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M1 3GP

Auburn Street

Piccadilly

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Overview

Postcode M1 3GP 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 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 nearest station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayfield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
328
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 328.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% 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.

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 52 ft away from M1 3GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Piccadilly & Ancoats near M1 3GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Piccadilly located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 3GP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Manchester Piccadilly

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly
0.2 mi

Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 3GP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMayfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayfield Park
0.2 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park
0.2 miPiccadilly GardensSmallWalking directions to Piccadilly Gardens

Area Profile

Population
174
Population density
2,153.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
100.5(+460%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.12(+83%)
Other theft
45.23(+585%)
Vehicle crime
45.23(+655%)
Public order
34.62(+242%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
56.57%
Other White
30
17.14%
Chinese
22
12.57%
Indian
5
2.86%
Other Asian
4
2.29%
Total population: 175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
69.36%
Level 3 (A level)
27
15.61%
No qualifications
18
10.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
2.31%
Apprenticeship
3
1.73%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
63.39%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.18%
Other social rented
14
12.5%
Owns outright
7
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Piccadilly

Median price£229,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £282K

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.

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
Terraced1£381,500£341
Flats168£228,550£324

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£225,000
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£355£341
2026£314
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 3GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 3GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 20253, Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HEOtherFreehold£5,500,000
18 Mar 20252, Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HEOtherFreehold£5,500,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 502, 5, Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BRFlatsLeasehold£180,000
28 Feb 2025Apartment 116, 5, Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BRFlatsLeasehold£185,000
06 Feb 2026Apartment 902, 5, Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BPFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the M1 3GP postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M1 3GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableThe Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy New IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 3GP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 3GP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's LocalChorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3GDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCo-op FoodPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2GHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2PBWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miModern Milkman Ltd.Lena Street, Manchester, M1 2HYWalking directions to Modern Milkman Ltd.
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2BNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

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 3GP, 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 055CE01033654
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2021-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 3GP

Is M1 3GP (Piccadilly & Ancoats) safe?

The area around M1 3GP 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near M1 3GP?

The median sale price around M1 3GP in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M1 3GP?

There are 19 schools close to M1 3GP, including Abbey College Manchester, The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding) and Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M1 3GP?

The closest station to M1 3GP is Manchester Piccadilly, about 237 m away.

How deprived is the area around M1 3GP?

M1 3GP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,345 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M1 3GP (Piccadilly & Ancoats) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 3GP 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).

Data Sources

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.