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About

Strangeways is an inner-city district located directly north of Manchester city centre. The area is dominated by the large HMP Manchester prison, commonly known as Strangeways, which gives the locality its name. The streets are characterised by industrial warehouses, wholesale textile businesses, and light manufacturing units. Traffic from the nearby major roads is a constant presence in the area.

A key local landmark is the red brick Strangeways Prison gatehouse and clock tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. The area has a long association with the city's rag trade and wholesale sectors. The Manchester Arena, a major entertainment venue, sits on its southern edge, bordering the city centre.

Area overview

On average Strangeways has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year. There are 4 schools in Strangeways: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Strangeways is home to around 9,364 people, with a population density of about 5,187.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
247
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.08(+124%)
Vehicle crime
35.35(+486%)
Other crime
27.87(+1006%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.88(+34%)
Public order
22.32(+121%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,176
31.37%
No qualifications
1,779
25.65%
Level 3 (A level)
912
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 6,936

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 23 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Strangeways area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £434,140.

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
Flats11£150,000
Semi-Detached6£182,500
Terraced6£175,000

10 years median price trend in Strangeways

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

All postcodes in Strangeways

M71SN

Edward Street

M82FT

Cheetham

M88BJ

Larch Gardens

M88NN

Broughton Street

M89BS

Alderwood Walk

M89DB

Linstead Drive

M82GH

Cheetham

M88JW

Derby Street

M88NP

Broughton Street

M89AW

Chantry Walk

M89DN

St Mark's Lane

M89JN

Bury Old Road

M31EB

Barker Street

M80EQ

Cheetham

M89EP

Copthall Lane

M89SB

Cheetham

M82BW

Cheetham

M82GD

Cheetham

M80ES

Cheetham

M80ET

Newpark Walk

M88YG

Addenbrook Road

M89BQ

Cheetham

M89GH

St Marks Lane

M89GR

Newsholme Street

M31JF

Empire Street

M31LW

Cheviot Street

M31NL

New Bridge Street

M74XB

West Marwood Street

M74ST

Marlborough Road

M88AW

Waterloo Road

M88NE

Derby Street

M88NF

Bent Street

M89BP

Kilmington Drive

M89DF

Cheetham

M80EE

Cheetham

M88BB

Elizabeth Street

M89EY

Barry Lawson Close

M89TW

Vega Street

M31NH

Julia Street

M31AN

Cheetham

M72ZA

Cheetham

M82EY

Cheetham

M89EW

Hovey Close

M80SB

Spender Avenue

M88FX

Bury New Road

M88LW

Cheetham Hill Road

M88NU

Sherborne Street

M89TY

Broughton Lane

M74YL

Cascade Drive

M88AU

Cheetham

M88BX

Sandsend Close

M89FR

Halliwell Lane

M88BG

Elizabeth Street

M88BT

Waterloo Road

M88EL

Bury New Road

M88ND

Sherborne Street

M89AR

Morrowfield Avenue

M89FL

Elite Close

M80TX

Alderglen Road

M89AH

Newsholme Street

M31DY

Mirabel Street

M82EZ

Cheetham

M88DE

Elvate Crescent

M88JD

Glenville Road

M89AA

Cheetham

M89AT

Cheetham

M80TZ

Hansdon Close

M609ST

Southall Street

M88AE

Cheetham

M88AG

Harthill Street

M89DE

Cheetham

M89HJ

Cheetham Hill Road

M31BE

Deansgate

M74UX

Wilmur Avenue

M80LY

Carlyle Close

M82AR

Cheetham

M89BE

Cheetham

M89JW

Cheetham Hill Road

M88ET

Hoveden Street

M80TY

Bellott Street

M88DD

Fairy Lane

M88EQ

Bury New Road

M89QS

Crookhill Drive

M74XP

St James Road

M89AY

Highshore Drive

M74YT

Bromshill Drive

M80TJ

Deerhurst Drive

M88FW

Bury New Road

M88GB

Cheetham

M89BB

Greyswood Avenue

M74YJ

Orlanda Drive

M80TP

Alsham Walk

M88GA

Cragie Street

M88GJ

Hoveden Street

M88YR

Otter Drive

M89ED

Spur Walk

M89EL

Cheetham

M31AJ

Cheetham

M82EX

Cheetham

M85EJ

Cheetham Hill Road

Data Sources

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