Postcode M14 4LB is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Hulme & University area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 100% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hulme & University is £42,629 per year. The median sale price in Ardwick is £267,500 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,125 and £336,250. The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitworth Park.
Hulme & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,566 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Hulme & University has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hulme & University is £42,629 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M14 4LB.
Hulme & University near M14 4LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitworth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Moss Side Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Moss Side Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alan Gilbert Square | Small | Walking directions to Alan Gilbert Square |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £356,000 | £318 |
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 | £363 |
| Terraced | 20 | £291,000 | £320 |
| Flats | 16 | £162,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171,995 | £95,500 | £159,995 | £139,995 |
| 2017 | £208,995 | £127,000 | £184,995 | £154,495 |
| 2018 | £224,995 | £146,500 | £196,995 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £259,995 | £133,250 | £216,995 | £199,995 |
| 2020 | £307,995 | £117,000 | £286,995 | £279,995 |
| 2021 | — | £127,500 | £233,000 | £289,998 |
| 2022 | £334,995 | £135,500 | £272,995 | £299,995 |
| 2023 | £278,000 | £160,000 | £256,000 | £309,995 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £150,000 | £275,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £140,000 | £290,000 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | — | £161,000 | £356,000 | £297,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £194 | £186 | £188 |
| 2017 | £202 | £214 | £201 | £199 |
| 2018 | £223 | £216 | £211 | £213 |
| 2019 | £245 | £225 | £231 | £225 |
| 2020 | £260 | £219 | £245 | £239 |
| 2021 | — | £219 | £261 | £267 |
| 2022 | £299 | £263 | £283 | £287 |
| 2023 | £327 | £260 | £295 | £274 |
| 2024 | £314 | £227 | £279 | £273 |
| 2025 | £345 | £236 | £321 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £280 | £318 | £325 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 4LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2026 | Apartment 60, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Apartment 74, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Apartment 12, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Apartment 68, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 143, Acomb Street, Manchester, M14 4DF | Other | Freehold | £282,500 |
In the M14 4LB postcode area, located within Hulme & University, there are 12 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Manchester Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Webster Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M14 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quick Stop | Heald Place, Manchester, M14 4EA | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Arlaadi Shop | Great Western Street, Manchester, M14 4LH | Walking directions to Arlaadi Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Wilmslow Park Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M13 9PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Worldwide | 401 Great Western Street, Manchester, M14 4AH | Walking directions to Worldwide |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 3-4 Wilmslow Park Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M13 9PD | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 M14 4LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex-Salik Imran
Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M14 4LB records about 0 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 median sale price around M14 4LB in Ardwick is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M14 4LB, including Manchester Academy (Good), Webster Primary School (Good) and Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M14 4LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,566 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M14 4LB is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex-Salik Imran (Green Party).