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M1 2EG

Port Street

Piccadilly

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Overview

Postcode M1 2EG is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly ward 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 nearest station is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotton Field Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
2
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very low crime rate, with approximately 2.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from M1 2EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 2EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 2EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Manchester Piccadilly

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly
0.3 mi

Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 2EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCotton Field ParkSmallWalking directions to Cotton Field Park
0.4 miAncoats GreenSmallWalking directions to Ancoats Green
0.5 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
4,187.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
1.44(-96%)
Burglary
0.72(-87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
56.53%
Other White
52
15.81%
Chinese
32
9.73%
Arab
14
4.26%
Indian
7
2.13%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
246
74.77%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.34%
Other
10
3.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.74%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
134
69.07%
Owns with a mortgage
31
15.98%
Owns outright
13
6.7%
Other social rented
9
4.64%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.61%
Total households: 194

Property prices in Piccadilly

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £281K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Piccadilly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£315,750£341
Flats188£230,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Piccadilly

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Piccadilly.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£240,000£381,500
2026£220,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Piccadilly.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Piccadilly.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£357£341
2026£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Piccadilly.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Piccadilly in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 2EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 2EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 2026Flat 1609, 80, Port Street, Manchester, M1 2FZFlatsLeasehold£462,630
21 Jan 2026Flat 112, 80, Port Street, Manchester, M1 2FHFlatsLeasehold£397,841
21 Jan 2026Flat 2505, 80, Port Street, Manchester, M1 2GAFlatsLeasehold£332,337
26 May 2026Apartment 13, Jacksons Warehouse, 20, Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FJFlatsLeasehold£340,000
15 May 2026Apartment 3, Jacksons Warehouse, 20, Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FJFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the M1 2EG postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M1 2EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy New IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 2EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 2EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMM2 Local119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AGWalking directions to MM2 Local
0.1 miAncoats General Store57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5ABWalking directions to Ancoats General Store
0.1 miAldi100 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 6DEWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miStevenson Mini Market3b Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DNWalking directions to Stevenson Mini Market
0.2 miSainsbury's Local80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 M1 2EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ross Steven

Piccadilly - 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
WardPiccadillyE05011376
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Piccadilly & AncoatsE02006912
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 055GE01034130
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 2EG

Is M1 2EG (Piccadilly & Ancoats) safe?

The area around M1 2EG 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 most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near M1 2EG?

The median sale price around M1 2EG in Piccadilly is £230,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M1 2EG?

There are 14 schools close to M1 2EG, including Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding), Digital Advantage and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M1 2EG?

The closest station to M1 2EG is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 482 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M1 2EG?

M1 2EG 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).

Who represents M1 2EG (Piccadilly & Ancoats) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 2EG 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).