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About

Strangeways is an inner-city area of Manchester, located just north of the city center. It is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The area includes high-rise apartments, older terraced housing, and warehouses converted into offices or creative spaces. Strangeways Prison, a prominent local landmark, has been part of the area since the 19th century.

The neighborhood is close to major transport links, including Manchester Victoria station and the A665 Cheetham Hill Road. Local businesses range from wholesalers and textile traders to independent cafes and shops. The area has seen gradual redevelopment, with new housing projects appearing alongside older buildings. Its central location makes it a practical base for commuters and workers.

Area overview

On average Strangeways has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Strangeways is £40,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Strangeways: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
41.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Strangeways Population
9,364
Population density
5,187.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,230
23.82%
Pakistani
1,922
20.53%
African
1,353
14.45%
Other White
731
7.81%
Other Asian
637
6.8%
Total population: 9,362

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
997
32.82%
Other social rented
683
22.48%
Social rents from council
581
19.12%
Owns with a mortgage
426
14.02%
Owns outright
268
8.82%
Total households: 3,038

Property prices in Strangeways

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Strangeways area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Strangeways 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 Strangeways over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£143,500
Semi-Detached8£200,000
Terraced8£177,500

10 years median price trend in Strangeways

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

All postcodes in Strangeways

M31NG

Mirabel Street

M82BL

Strangeways

M74XX

Wilmur Avenue

M80DS

Thorngate Road

M74TD

Strangeways

M88EW

Derby Street

M88YF

Addenbrook Road

M89BF

Strangeways

M89EH

Dunkerleys Close

M74YG

Brakenhurst Drive

M74YX

Redvale Road

M80ER

Strangeways

M80NZ

Heywood Street

M88AF

Allison Street

M88DJ

Barrow Hill Road

M88FT

Bury New Road

M88HG

Camberwell Street

M88YD

Bloomfield Drive

M88YE

Fairy Lane

M88YT

Bury New Road

M89EG

Heath Street

M89QR

Levenhurst Road

M89QU

Strangeways

M82AA

Strangeways

M31JS

Sherborne Street

M31LE

Dutton Street

M31DQ

Briddon Street

M88AQ

Broughton Street

M88AZ

Stephen Oake Close

M88LG

Elizabeth Street

M89BW

Felthorpe Drive

M89BZ

Strangeways

M89EE

Broomfield Drive

M89HZ

Strangeways

M89LE

Woodlands Road

M31LY

Charter Street

M31FF

Barker Street

M88BY

Strangeways

M88EE

Harris Street

M88ES

Everside Drive

M89JE

Strangeways

M31JL

Southall Street

M88BQ

Elizabeth Street

M88BR

Amina Road

M88HU

Sherborne Street

M89AU

Strangeways

M89DJ

Strangeways

M89DU

Strangeways

M31LT

Southall Street

M31PT

Great Ducie Street

M74YE

Allesley Drive

M74ZT

Strangeways

M80EW

Strangeways

M80TW

Bignor Street

M88JF

Blacklock Street

M88PS

Bradstone Road

M31NP

Mirabel Street

M609AH

Southall Street

M72WS

Strangeways

M74SN

Strangeways

M74YD

Foxham Drive

M74YY

Peach Tree Close

M84YZ

Strangeways

M88HX

Knowsley Street

M88LY

Strangeways

M89AG

Strangeways

M89EN

Grangeforth Road

M89YG

Bury New Road

M31RR

Great Ducie Street

M31LG

Southall Street

M82BJ

Strangeways

M80ED

Strangeways

M80TR

Heatherdale Drive

M89BX

Ermington Drive

M89HD

Strangeways

M89LL

Woodlands Street

M89QQ

Highshore Drive

M31LD

Strangeways

M31LS

Briddon Street

M31NJ

Mirabel Street

M74TX

West Marwood Street

M74TY

North Clifden Lane

M80EB

Strangeways

M88DY

Bury New Road

M88HW

Derby Street

M88JJ

Bent Street

M88WE

Derby Street

M88YJ

Jameson Close

M89BU

Strangeways

M89ET

Elite Close

M31EY

Robert Street

M82FT

Strangeways

M82GH

Strangeways

M71SN

Edward Street

M89DB

Linstead Drive

M89DN

St Mark's Lane

M88BJ

Larch Gardens

M88JW

Derby Street

M88NN

Broughton Street

M88NP

Broughton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.