Postcode M1 1AR 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 high crime levels. 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 15,371 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 5.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from M1 1AR.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 1AR 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) |
| 0.3 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 1AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 405, 35, Houldsworth Street, Manchester, M1 1EB | Other | Freehold | £517,068 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Flat 54, The Sorting House, 83, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 95, The Sorting House, 83, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 73, The Sorting House, 83, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 98, The Sorting House, 83, Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £317,500 |
In the M1 1AR 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. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Chetham's School of Music | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 1AR
| 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 | Sainsbury's Local | 80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | MM2 Local | 119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG | Walking directions to MM2 Local |
| 0.1 mi | Northern Quarter Super Store & Off Licence | Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE | Walking directions to Northern Quarter Super Store & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1AR, 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 median sale price around M1 1AR 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 1AR, including Co-op Academy New Islington (Good), St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Chetham's School of Music. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M1 1AR is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 523 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M1 1AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,371 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 1AR 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).