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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

M88LR

Sherborne Street Trading Estate

M88NT

Sherborne Street

M89DA

Dudley Street

M89SA

Narbuth Drive

M74FE

St Marks Lane

M80SP

Balmfield Street

M88BH

Adelaide Street

M88BW

Elizabeth Street

M88HN

Derby Street

M89JG

Robin Hood Street

M82FN

Cheetham

M88YW

Fairy Lane

M80BD

Cheetham

M80EZ

Starmoor Drive

M82FE

Cheetham

M89EZ

Oakhill Way

M89GA

Crookhill Drive

M88EB

Bury New Road

M88YU

Olanyian Drive

M89FN

Elite Close

M74YH

Orlanda Drive

M80LX

Huxley Avenue

M88EJ

Hoveden Street

M88LZ

Broughton Street

M88SY

Venture Scout Way

M89DG

Carstairs Close

M88AN

Broughton Street

M88BA

Holbeton Close

M88BZ

St Albans Terrace

M89DD

Cheetham

M89DP

Albert Fildes Walk

M89DY

Bury New Road

M89JX

Crescent Road

Data Sources

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