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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(+123%)
Vehicle crime
35.35(+490%)
Other crime
27.87(+1024%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.88(+39%)
Public order
22.32(+120%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £262,350 in Strangeways area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £448,000.

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
Detached1£392,000
Flats42£285,170
Semi-Detached6£170,000
Terraced10£188,000

10 years median price trend in Strangeways

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

All postcodes in Strangeways

M31AB

Dutton Street

M31PT

Great Ducie Street

M82GD

Cheetham

M89DJ

Cornwood Close

M72WS

Cheetham

M88BW

Elizabeth Street

M80TZ

Hansdon Close

M82FU

Cheetham

M31JS

Sherborne Street

M88DY

Bury New Road

M88BA

Holbeton Close

M88JJ

Bent Street

M88HN

Derby Street

M88LZ

Broughton Street

M88EN

Howard Street

M88FX

Bury New Road

M89QP

Lanfield Drive

M88AR

Allison Street

M80NZ

Heywood Street

M89EG

Blendworth Close

M89PB

Winterford Road

M31AJ

Dutton Street

M74XX

Hollinshead

M88LY

Cheetham Hill Road

M88EB

Bury New Road

M80LY

Carlyle Close

M89BH

Kenford Walk

M82GL

Cheetham

M89AY

Highshore Drive

M88LE

Empire Street

M88BB

Elizabeth Street

M88NN

Broughton Street

M609AH

Southall Street

M89GR

Newsholme Street

M88ND

Sherborne Street

M89TW

Vega Street

M88AW

Waterloo Road

M82AR

Cheetham

M88DB

Barrow Hill Road

M89ES

Ballater Walk

M89EP

Copthall Lane

M88AF

Waterloo Road

M88BX

Sandsend Close

M89DF

Cheetham

M88BQ

Elizabeth Street

M82EX

Cheetham

M80TH

Cheetham

M80AL

Alderglen Road

M80EQ

Cheetham

M80EJ

Midford Walk

M88ES

Everside Drive

M74ZA

Cheetham

M89BY

Felthorpe Drive

M74XA

North Clifden Lane

M80TW

Bignor Street

M89QR

Levenhurst Road

M89AT

Cheetham

M89DA

Dudley Street

M88YU

Olanyian Drive

M89EZ

Oakhill Way

M88EQ

Bury New Road

M31BE

Deansgate

M89DD

Cheetham

M74ZT

Cheetham

M31PQ

Great Ducie Street

M89DH

Maurice Pariser Walk

M88HH

Derby Street

M31JF

Empire Street

M89FG

Back Halliwell Lane

M88FT

Bury New Road

M80TX

Alderglen Road

M88DD

Fairy Lane

M89PH

Masboro Street

M31DQ

Julia Street

M82AA

Cheetham

M88NU

Sherborne Street

M82EY

Cheetham

M89EH

Dunkerleys Close

M89DN

St Mark's Lane

M89FL

Elite Close

M82EQ

Cheetham

M88YJ

Jameson Close

M74SN

Cheetham

M89BZ

Cheetham

M88LW

Cheetham Hill Road

M88JF

Knowsley Street

M74UX

Wilmur Avenue

M82GN

Cheetham

M31EY

Robert Street

M89BX

Ermington Drive

M31AP

Dutton Street

M88SY

Venture Scout Way

M74TX

West Marwood Street

M80TG

Cheetham

M74YG

Brakenhurst Drive

M31EB

Barker Street

M74ZP

Foxham Drive

M88AG

Harthill Street

M82FT

Cheetham

M88AQ

Cheetwood Road

Data Sources

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