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New Islington South & Bradford

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About

New Islington South and Bradford sits on the eastern edge of Manchester city centre, bordering the Rochdale Canal. The area is defined by modern apartment complexes built on former industrial land, with older terraced housing found to the east. Its layout is a mix of new pedestrian routes and traditional streets, creating a residential enclave close to the urban core.

The area is anchored by the Cotton Field Park, a green space with a distinctive circular mound offering views across the rooftops. The Manchester College's City Campus occupies several large buildings here, bringing a steady flow of students. The sharp contrast between contemporary waterfront developments and surviving Victorian brick mills characterises the district's ongoing transformation.

Area overview

On average New Islington South & Bradford has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Islington South & Bradford is £43,791 per year. There are 1 schools in New Islington South & Bradford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Islington South & Bradford is home to around 5,653 people, with a population density of about 4,749.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Islington South & Bradford Population
5,653
Population density
4,749.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.12(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.22(-2%)
Vehicle crime
17.16(+185%)
Public order
12.91(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.97(+22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,320
58.72%
Other White
593
10.49%
African
408
7.22%
Chinese
273
4.83%
Irish
109
1.93%
Total population: 5,654

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,194
62.54%
Level 3 (A level)
642
12.57%
No qualifications
611
11.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
331
6.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
174
3.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,465
49.38%
Owns with a mortgage
625
21.07%
Other social rented
408
13.75%
Social rents from council
191
6.44%
Owns outright
189
6.37%
Total households: 2,967

Property prices in New Islington South & Bradford

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 in New Islington South & Bradford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £540,800.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Islington South & Bradford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats95£212,000
Semi-Detached1£260,000
Terraced7£200,000

10 years median price trend in New Islington South & Bradford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford.

All postcodes in New Islington South & Bradford

M46BU

Lampwick Lane

M47EZ

Hackleton Close

M47FB

Towcester Close

M407FQ

Holt Town

M47ED

Isaac Way

M407FS

Pollard Street East

M47BB

Munday Street

M47DR

Harding Street

M407ES

Lind Street

M47LQ

Advent Way

M126AB

Kirkridge Road

M126WD

Aden Close

M47DE

Caterham Street

M126AR

Palmerston Street

M46LU

Vesta Street

M47DQ

Every Street

M47LT

Every Street

M46DN

Great Ancoats Street

M407AX

Ancoats & Beswick

M47AY

Munday Street

M47DD

Palmerston Street

M47LS

Advent Way

M47BJ

Harrison Street

M126PR

Purslow Close

M407FE

Branson Street

M46DH

Great Ancoats Street

M46DZ

Old Mill Street

M113JS

Hassop Close

M126WH

Aden Close

M47FD

Great Ancoats Street

M47AU

Pollard Street

M126AF

Palmerston Street

M126WS

Ancoats & Beswick

M126AQ

Ridgeline Way

M126NE

Viaduct Street

M46EE

Old Mill Street

M113AU

Albert Street

M126WE

Spire Walk

M47DG

Tutbury Street

M47LR

Advent Way

M47BG

Munday Street

M47FE

Great Ancoats Street

M113EZ

Hillkirk Street

M47BN

Pollard Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.