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M11 3WU

Ashton Old Road

Ancoats & Beswick

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Overview

Postcode M11 3WU is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park is £38,652 per year. The nearest station is Ardwick, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bradford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.7%

Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park is £38,652 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from M11 3WU.

Flood risk

No risk

Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park near M11 3WU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ardwick located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M11 3WU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ardwick

N/A

Walking directions to Ardwick
0.6 mi

Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M11 3WU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBradford ParkSmallWalking directions to Bradford Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
4,602.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.52(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.25(-4%)
Burglary
13.87(+150%)
Public order
13.19(+30%)
Vehicle crime
11.84(+98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
27.46%
African
37
13.03%
Other White
31
10.92%
Chinese
28
9.86%
Arab
24
8.45%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
51.66%
No qualifications
29
13.74%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.53%
Apprenticeship
15
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
28
25.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.23%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.62%
Shared ownership
12
10.81%
Owns outright
11
9.91%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Ancoats & Beswick

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £300K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £688,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£338,000£317
Semi-Detached7£290,000£333
Terraced22£272,500£302
Flats172£217,250£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ancoats & Beswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,500£150,000£194,995£161,500
2017£172,500£185,000£158,000£192,500
2018£230,000£200,000£209,995£202,000
2019£267,475£231,750£224,995£215,000
2020£220,000£197,500£322,500
2021£299,995£245,000£277,498£268,000
2022£240,000£238,000£244,000£297,000
2023£305,000£247,000£226,000£300,400
2024£248,600£248,000£302,000£295,000
2025£245,000£277,500£262,500
2026£338,000£205,000£251,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£243£197£206
2017£162£267£232£213
2018£210£293£217£224
2019£224£324£245£241
2020£338£255£305
2021£287£347£287£300
2022£223£356£291£308
2023£292£353£324£323
2024£241£363£351£305
2025£360£375£318
2026£317£324£314£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ancoats & Beswick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M11 3WU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M11 3WU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202540, Paxton Place, Manchester, M11 3NLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£290,000
28 Apr 20257, Wren Way, Manchester, M11 3NHFlatsLeasehold£271,268
30 Apr 2026Apartment 18, Campbell House, 403, Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2DJFlatsLeasehold£152,000
06 Oct 2025Apartment 26, Radcliffe House, 401, Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2DJFlatsLeasehold£150,000
12 Sept 2025296, Viaduct Street, Manchester, M12 6NETerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the M11 3WU postcode area, located within Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M11 3WU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAshbury Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryArmitage CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryCofE School of the ResurrectionVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M11 3WU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M11 3WU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKam's1 Alderman Square, Manchester, M12 6WLWalking directions to Kam's
0.3 miLondisChancellor Lane, Manchester, M12 6JZWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M11 3WU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hussayn Salem

Ancoats & Beswick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardAncoats & BeswickE05011350
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw ParkE02001059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 015CE01005105
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M11 3WU

Is M11 3WU (Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park) safe?

The area around M11 3WU records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M11 3WU?

The median sale price around M11 3WU in Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M11 3WU?

There are 18 schools close to M11 3WU, including Ashbury Meadow Primary School (Outstanding), Armitage CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and CofE School of the Resurrection (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M11 3WU?

The closest station to M11 3WU is Ardwick, about 543 m away.

How deprived is the area around M11 3WU?

M11 3WU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,832 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M11 3WU (Beswick, Eastlands & Openshaw Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M11 3WU is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hussayn Salem (Green Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.