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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

M44HT

Rochdale Road

M41BA

Oldham Street

M45GR

Piccadilly

M11LY

Piccadilly

M11HL

Newton Street

M12JW

Ducie Street

M11EZ

Lever Street

M11PT

Market Street

M601HX

Great Ancoats Street

M44BW

Ludgate Hill

M12DZ

Piccadilly

M12HS

Dale Street

M41PB

Union Street

M41ER

Thomas Street

M17BF

Granby Row

M41NB

Hilton Street

M45JD

Oak Street

M606ES

Lever Street

M12AR

Berry Street

M16HR

Princess Street

M126HR

Temperance Street

M44DH

Naples Street

M11JQ

Oldham Street

M42HU

Market Street

M12PG

London Road

M600AS

Hanover Street

M13FY

Auburn Street

M11JU

Spear Street

M11EB

Houldsworth Street

M12EH

Hilton Street

M44BB

Hanover Street

M13BD

Whitworth Street

M610YP

Piccadilly

M600WS

Great Ancoats Street

M11LW

Bunsen Street

M44AS

Simpson Street

M16DE

Princess Street

M602AT

Great Ancoats Street

M126JL

North Western Street

M41LR

Tib Street

M41ES

High Street

M12AY

China Lane

M16JB

Princess Street

M12PY

Baring Street

M11RG

Piccadilly Gardens

M12AQ

Lever Street

M16HP

Harter Street

M11FL

Lever Street

M12NG

Travis Street

M44BG

Simpson Street

M44GT

Aspin Lane

M12FA

Houldsworth Street

M12DF

Ducie Street

M12FX

Store Street

M41DW

Turner Street

M601WU

Great Ancoats Street

M610ER

Great Ancoats Street

M13HY

Chorlton Street

M41BE

High Street

M610AX

Great Ancoats Street

M610NZ

Great Ancoats Street

M44GY

Beswick Row

M44DG

Dantzic Street

M41EG

Thomas Street

M610DP

Great Ancoats Street

M610RT

Great Ancoats Street

M44JR

Rochdale Road

M13BR

Piccadilly Place

M12JB

Ducie Street

M126FJ

Raven Street

M12EZ

Piccadilly

M12AU

Chapeltown Street

M44DR

Millow Street

M610RH

Great Ancoats Street

M16EG

Oxford Street

M45FQ

Addington Street

M45GJ

Bendix Street

M602ZZ

Great Ancoats Street

M13GD

Chorlton Street

M44DW

Dantzic Street

M600AH

Great Ancoats Street

M12BE

Jutland Street

M11WD

Lever Street

M11AS

Spear Street

M41PN

Church Street

M13BE

Portland Street

M45GA

Piccadilly

M45GN

Piccadilly

M11JF

Hilton Street

M44JT

Irk Street

M610XB

Great Ancoats Street

M11JG

Oldham Street

M13DT

Aytoun Street

M11AF

Lever Street

M13WS

Whitworth Street

M41PH

Joiner Street

M44TG

Ludgate Hill

M45EN

Goulden Street

M601JB

Great Ancoats Street

M603EG

Great Ancoats Street

Data Sources

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