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Hulme & University

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About

The Hulme & University area in Manchester is a mix of student life, residential neighborhoods, and green spaces. It sits just south of the city center, bordered by the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University campuses. The area is known for its high student population, with affordable housing and amenities catering to academic life. Hulme has undergone significant regeneration, blending modern apartments with older terraced houses.

The area includes several parks, such as Hulme Park and Birley Fields, offering recreational space. Key landmarks include the Hulme Arch and the Zion Arts Centre, a hub for community events. Public transport links are strong, with buses and trams connecting to the city center and beyond. The mix of students, long-term residents, and new developments creates a varied but functional urban environment.

Area overview

On average Hulme & University has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hulme & University is £31,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Hulme & University: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hulme & University Population
11,072
Population density
6,464.6 per km²

Demographics

British
4,208
38.03%
African
1,283
11.59%
Other White
970
8.77%
Chinese
670
6.05%
Arab
549
4.96%
Total population: 11,066

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,408
40.65%
Other social rented
1,053
30.4%
Owns with a mortgage
363
10.48%
Social rents from council
304
8.78%
Owns outright
237
6.84%
Total households: 3,464

Property prices in Hulme & University

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Hulme & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,240 up to £315,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats36£160,000
Semi-Detached4£262,500
Terraced7£276,999

10 years price trend in Hulme & University

All postcodes in Hulme & University

M155AT

Hulme & University

M155DJ

Carib Street

M155GY

Chichester Road

M155NZ

Nash Street

M156FX

Flatley Close

M156RS

Boundary Lane

M144GT

Hulme & University

M155EY

Elverdon Close

M155FS

Rolls Crescent

M155AS

Greenheys Lane

M155GE

Ancroft Street

M155JN

Hulme & University

M155RH

Ribston Street

M156BN

Hulme & University

M156WN

Hulme & University

M155FL

Fenn Street

M155LN

Bankwell Street

M155PS

Rook Street

M155RB

Yew Street

M155TH

Old York Street

M156AD

Booth Street West

M156EH

Boundary Lane

M156PP

Booth Street West

M155JP

Hulme High Street

M155FW

Tomlinson Street

M155ZA

Hulme & University

M156WS

Hulme & University

M156JU

Denmark Road

M154ZY

Hulme & University

M156HP

Higher Cambridge Street

M139ND

Oxford Road

M154AY

Hornchurch Street

M156HN

Boundary Lane

M156JA

Blyton Street

M155JR

Hulme High Street

M155PX

Blanchard Street

M155PZ

Heron Street

M155TL

Hulme & University

M156DX

Hulme & University

M156EZ

Crediton Close

M156FJ

Flatley Close

M156PS

Booth Street West

M156PF

Booth Street West

M155ET

Hulme & University

M144GN

Freetown Close

M155FT

Rolls Crescent

M156NA

Botham Close

M139WJ

Hulme & University

M155FP

Halston Street

M155DD

St Mary's Street

M155GD

Mallow Street

M155JX

Rolls Crescent

M155JY

Rolls Crescent

M155LF

Hulme & University

M156AZ

Denmark Road

M156EQ

Hulme & University

M156GQ

Denmark Road

M156JQ

Boundary Lane

M139NB

Oxford Road

M155EX

Avenham Close

M155QJ

Archway

M156NH

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.