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About

Piccadilly ward covers a significant portion of Manchester's commercial core, directly east of the city centre. The area is defined by major transport hubs, including Manchester Piccadilly station and the adjacent bus terminal, creating a constant flow of people. Its landscape is dominated by large-scale office developments, hotel towers, and the sprawling Manchester Arena complex, which anchors the southern end. The ward's boundaries extend to include the bustling Northern Quarter, known for its independent retail and nightlife.

The area contains the city's primary Chinatown district, centred on Faulkner Street with its ornate ceremonial archway. Regeneration projects have introduced modern residential blocks alongside converted warehouses, gradually increasing the permanent population. The Rochdale Canal runs through the ward, providing a linear waterway with footpaths that contrast the dense urban surroundings. This mix of transit infrastructure, major venues, and evolving neighbourhoods defines its functional character.

Area overview

On average Piccadilly has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 1383 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Piccadilly is £54,434 per year. There are 3 schools in Piccadilly: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Piccadilly is home to around 11,664 people, with a population density of about 6,028.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1383
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Piccadilly Population
11,664
Population density
6,028.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
327.33(+778%)
Anti-social behaviour
317.99(+1672%)
Theft from the person
240.23(+20432%)
Other theft
195.04(+2855%)
Public order
174.3(+1621%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,097
52.28%
Other White
1,739
14.91%
Chinese
1,110
9.52%
Indian
385
3.3%
African
313
2.68%
Total population: 11,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,400
65.04%
Level 3 (A level)
2,155
18.94%
No qualifications
593
5.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
528
4.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
2.29%
Total 16+ residents: 11,378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,262
68.05%
Owns with a mortgage
833
13.3%
Other social rented
453
7.23%
Owns outright
389
6.21%
Other forms of private rent
150
2.4%
Total households: 6,263

Property prices in Piccadilly

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats173£240,000
Terraced1£381,500

10 years median price trend in Piccadilly

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Piccadilly.

All postcodes in Piccadilly

M44BU

Dyche Street

M610TT

Great Ancoats Street

M45FJ

Piccadilly

M11JW

Piccadilly

M41PP

Joiner Street

M41HN

Edge Street

M45EL

Mason Street

M41LQ

Thomas Street

M11LG

Oldham Street

M12NP

Piccadilly Trading Estate

M610XD

Great Ancoats Street

M16DW

Portland Street

M12BZ

Lever Street

M41LS

Tib Street

M16FQ

Oxford Street

M13BP

Piccadilly Place

M603PP

Great Ancoats Street

M41DN

John Street

M11AE

Newton Street

M11DN

Stevenson Square

M11AW

Spear Street

M44HZ

Rochdale Road

M610PW

Great Ancoats Street

M11DE

Lever Street

M41EH

Goadsby Street

M44GW

Piccadilly

M12PE

Dale Street

M11EA

Lever Street

M17AN

Princess Street

M12AH

St Andrew's Square

M603XH

Great Ancoats Street

M13LA

Faulkner Street

M44GE

Cable Street

M12WQ

Chapeltown Street

M600WQ

Great Ancoats Street

M610PS

Great Ancoats Street

M12PH

London Road

M607WZ

Great Ancoats Street

M16EQ

Oxford Street

M603NT

Great Ancoats Street

M13NF

Sackville Street

M603WU

Great Ancoats Street

M45EU

Addington Street

M600AA

Thompson Street

M12JZ

Laystall Street

M13NT

Whitworth Street

M13AY

Chatham Street

M43AG

Piccadilly

M12DE

Ducie Street

M45FG

Oldham Road

M16DN

Portland Street

M41LY

Martlesham Walk

M45JA

Oak Street

M45EH

Goulden Street

M603NF

Great Ancoats Street

M45JQ

Swan Street

M44GS

Aspin Lane

M44AE

New George Street

M41AB

High Street

M42BJ

Withy Grove

M43AB

Market Street

M44BQ

Dyche Street

M41LP

Hilton Street

M12WH

Chapeltown Street

M12PW

London Road

M610WE

Great Ancoats Street

M991BT

Piccadilly

M602RU

Great Ancoats Street

M41EB

Oldham Street

M992BE

Piccadilly

M45HD

Clarion Street

M12FS

Store Street

M13FH

Chorlton Street

M11LN

Lever Street

M13BS

Whitworth Street

M13JF

Chorlton Street

M13DB

Aytoun Street

M44JD

Back St Georges Road

M45AA

Oldham Road

M602AH

Great Ancoats Street

M11LZ

Piccadilly

M11AJ

Piccadilly

M603PN

Great Ancoats Street

M603HN

Great Ancoats Street

M45LB

Foundry Lane

M12HX

Lever Street

M17DP

Echo Street

M11JJ

Hilton Street

M42AF

Shudehill

M16JX

Princess Street

M601XU

Great Ancoats Street

M13DG

Piccadilly

M43AJ

Corporation Street

M610JU

Great Ancoats Street

M12EF

Hilton Street

M610QD

Great Ancoats Street

M12WD

Boad Street

M12NH

Thomas Telford Basin

M602LA

Great Ancoats Street

M43AQ

Market Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.