Postcode M1 1AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Piccadilly & Ancoats area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 98% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year. The median sale price in Piccadilly is £225,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,565 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very low crime rate, with approximately 2.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from M1 1AQ.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Angel Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Angel Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £250,000 | £— |
| Flats | 180 | £225,000 | £319 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £191,500 | £98,475 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £197,450 | £248,250 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £144,750 |
| 2021 | £258,740 | £383,678 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £468,921 |
| 2023 | £314,844 | £487,000 |
| 2024 | £265,500 | £336,600 |
| 2025 | £241,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £218,063 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £268 |
| 2017 | £283 | £206 |
| 2018 | £299 | £317 |
| 2019 | £317 | £298 |
| 2020 | £364 | £353 |
| 2021 | £406 | £325 |
| 2022 | £410 | £469 |
| 2023 | £427 | £429 |
| 2024 | £421 | £368 |
| 2025 | £358 | £341 |
| 2026 | £329 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 1AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 708, Oxid House, 78, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | Flat 305, Oxid House, 78, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1AL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Flat 609, Oxid House, 78, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1AL | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Apartment 16, The Wentwood, 72 - 76, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EU | Flats | Leasehold | £77,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Apartment 7, 72 - 76, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EU | Flats | Leasehold | £94,500 |
In the M1 1AQ postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy New Islington | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2021. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Abbott Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 1AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ancoats General Store | 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB | Walking directions to Ancoats General Store |
| 0.1 mi | MM2 Local | 119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG | Walking directions to MM2 Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Stevenson Mini Market | 3b Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DN | Walking directions to Stevenson Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 100 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 6DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M1 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Steven
Piccadilly - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M1 1AQ records about 2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 median sale price around M1 1AQ in Piccadilly is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M1 1AQ, including Co-op Academy New Islington (Good), St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Abbott Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M1 1AQ is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 540 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M1 1AQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,565 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 1AQ is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Steven (Green Party).