Postcode M1 2NF 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 high crime levels, with around 370.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× 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 (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ardwick Green.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 370.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 rail, approximately 242 ft away from M1 2NF.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 2NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Piccadilly | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly |
| 0.3 mi | New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick Green | Medium | Walking directions to Ardwick Green |
| 0.2 mi | Mayfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £381,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 168 | £228,550 | £324 |
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 | £240,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | — |
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 | £355 | £341 |
| 2026 | £314 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 2NF.
In the M1 2NF postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 2NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Manchester, M4 7BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Old Mill Street, Manchester, M4 6NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2PB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2GH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M1 2NF, 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 2NF records about 370 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around M1 2NF in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M1 2NF, including Sol Christian Academy (Good), Co-Op Academy Medlock and Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M1 2NF is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), about 410 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M1 2NF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,306 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 2NF 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).
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.