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M1 3LR

Bloom Street

Piccadilly

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Overview

Postcode M1 3LR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,330.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 30.5× 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 St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3330
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,330.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from M1 3LR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 3LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road
0.3 mi

Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 3LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park
0.4 miAll Saints ParkSmallWalking directions to All Saints Park
0.3 miPiccadilly GardensSmallWalking directions to Piccadilly Gardens

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
22,222.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
907.62(+2333%)
Anti-social behaviour
869.8(+4746%)
Theft from the person
619.12(+52816%)
Public order
480.82(+4646%)
Other theft
450.03(+6719%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
53.31%
Other White
45
14.9%
Chinese
24
7.95%
Other
21
6.95%
Irish
11
3.64%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
207
70.17%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.51%
No qualifications
10
3.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
1.36%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
121
66.12%
Owns with a mortgage
30
16.39%
Owns outright
20
10.93%
Other social rented
6
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.19%
Total households: 183

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 3LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 3LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Flat 102, 63, Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LRFlatsLeasehold£180,000
04 Aug 202537, Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LYOtherLeasehold£30,000
07 Feb 2025Flat 202, Calico Building, 46, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3AXFlatsLeasehold£359,260
21 Aug 2025Flat 704, Calico Building, 46, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3BDFlatsLeasehold£405,000
16 May 2025Flat 404, Linter Building, 44, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3AJFlatsLeasehold£368,750

Schools

In the M1 3LR postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M1 3LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableRoyal Northern College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 3LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Village Shop39 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LYWalking directions to The Village Shop
0.1 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3AXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSpar88 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miWing Fat51 Faulkner Street, Manchester, M1 4EEWalking directions to Wing Fat
0.2 miTesco Express63 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3LR, 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 055BE01033653
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 3LR

Is M1 3LR (Piccadilly & Ancoats) safe?

The area around M1 3LR records about 3330 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 3LR?

The median sale price around M1 3LR 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 3LR?

There are 17 schools close to M1 3LR, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), Abbey College Manchester and Royal Northern College of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M1 3LR?

The closest station to M1 3LR is St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 357 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M1 3LR?

M1 3LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 3LR 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.