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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

M82BW

Cheetham

M89EY

Barry Lawson Close

M82EZ

Cheetham

M89NW

Cheetham

M88EX

Derby Street

M80TN

Waterloo Road

M80JR

Cheetham

M82FE

Cheetham

M89AX

Cheetham

M88NP

Broughton Street

M89EW

Hovey Close

M89HD

Cheetham

M80TP

Alsham Walk

M84YZ

Cheetham

M88DJ

Barrow Hill Road

M80ED

Oxted Walk

M82AZ

Cheetham

M80LX

Huxley Avenue

M80SB

Spender Avenue

M72BF

Cheetham

M88DQ

Hornby Street

M88EL

Bury New Road

M88BY

Waterloo Road

M88AU

Cheetham

M31EU

Park Street

M31RR

Great Ducie Street

M89BU

Cheetham

M88ET

Hoveden Street

M31EJ

Sherborne Street

M89BD

Larden Walk

M74TD

Cheetham

M88UP

Temple Square

M89BA

Masboro Street

Data Sources

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