Postcode M1 2EL 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, with around 328.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotton Field Park.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,419 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 328.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from M1 2EL.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 2EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
| 0.4 mi | Vimto Park | Small | Walking directions to Vimto Park |
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 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 508, 36, Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EH | Flats | Leasehold | £172,500 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Apartment 50, Vantage Quay, 3, Brewer Street, Manchester, M1 2ED | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2026 | Apartment 17, Jacksons Warehouse, 20, Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | Apartment 13, Jacksons Warehouse, 20, Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Apartment 3, Jacksons Warehouse, 20, Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the M1 2EL postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 6 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy New Islington | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Abbey College Manchester | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Chetham's School of Music | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 22 Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2DP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 89-91 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 111 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2HY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 2EL, 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 2EL records about 328 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around M1 2EL in Piccadilly is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M1 2EL, including Co-op Academy New Islington (Good), Abbey College Manchester 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 2EL is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 398 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M1 2EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,419 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 2EL 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).