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About

The Quays ward is centred around the extensive redevelopment of the former Manchester Docks. It is dominated by large-scale cultural venues and modern residential towers. The area is defined by the waterways of the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Irwell. Its landscape is largely paved and open, with broad pedestrian routes connecting the main attractions.

A defining feature is the illuminated footbridge, the Trafford Road Swing Bridge, which opens for boat traffic. The Imperial War Museum North, with its distinctive fractured globe design, sits on the waterfront. The area functions as a leisure and business district, with media offices located at MediaCityUK alongside the BBC and ITV studios.

Area overview

On average Quays has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Quays is £50,889 per year. There are 3 schools in Quays: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Quays is home to around 9,307 people, with a population density of about 4,930.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

116

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Quays Population

9,307

Population density

4,930.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

38.47(+3%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.9(-11%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.79(+76%)

Vehicle crime

13.65(+128%)

Public order

12.14(+20%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,230

56.22%

Other White

1,118

12.02%

African

597

6.42%

Indian

538

5.78%

Chinese

344

3.7%

Total population: 9,303

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,225

70.53%

Level 3 (A level)

1,320

14.96%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

421

4.77%

No qualifications

370

4.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

231

2.62%

Total 16+ residents: 8,826

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

3,926

76.35%

Owns with a mortgage

528

10.27%

Owns outright

263

5.11%

Other social rented

209

4.06%

Other forms of private rent

104

2.02%

Total households: 5,142

Property prices in Quays

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Quays over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£508,900	£435,910	£468,350	£549,450	£581,890
Flats	175	£190,000	£98,800	£150,000	£248,250	£346,500
Terraced	2	£433,500	£430,350	£431,750	£435,250	£436,650

10 years median price trend in Quays

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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