Postcode insights

M14 4LB

Moss Lane East

Ardwick

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Detailed insights for M14 4LB

Overview

Postcode M14 4LB is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick ward 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 nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitworth Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
0
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hulme & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hulme & University has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hulme & University is £42,629 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M14 4LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme & University near M14 4LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M14 4LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhitworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitworth Park
0.3 miMoss Side Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Community Park
0.4 miAlan Gilbert SquareSmallWalking directions to Alan Gilbert Square

Area Profile

Population
1,228
Population density
6,692.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.45(-99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
477
38.91%
Indian
195
15.91%
Chinese
157
12.81%
Other White
134
10.93%
Other Asian
54
4.4%
Total population: 1,226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
737
61.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
368
30.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
2.82%
Other
26
2.16%
No qualifications
23
1.91%
Total 16+ residents: 1,205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
95.65%
Owns outright
1
1.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.45%
Social rents from council
1
1.45%
Total households: 69

Property prices in Ardwick

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £310K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £399,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£345,000£345
Semi-Detached5£295,000£326
Terraced12£278,500£278
Flats13£156,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ardwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£278,500
2026£155,750£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£277
2026£275£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ardwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 4LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 4LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Apartment 12, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LBFlatsLeasehold£143,000
09 Jul 2025Apartment 68, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LBFlatsLeasehold£140,000
26 Mar 2025Apartment 40, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LBFlatsLeasehold£140,000
26 Mar 2025Apartment 66, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LBFlatsLeasehold£135,000
17 Mar 2025Apartment 73, 347, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LBFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the M14 4LB postcode area, located within Hulme & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M14 4LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryManchester AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWebster Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryClaremont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M14 4LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M14 4LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miQuick StopManchester, M14 4PJWalking directions to Quick Stop
0.2 miArlaadi ShopGreat Western Street, Manchester, M14 4LHWalking directions to Arlaadi Shop
0.3 miTesco Express5-6 Wilmslow Park Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M13 9PDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miWorldwide401 Great Western Street, Manchester, M14 4AHWalking directions to Worldwide
0.3 miLidl3-4 Wilmslow Park Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M13 9PDWalking directions to Lidl

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 M14 4LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex-Salik Imran

Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Afzal Khan

Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester RusholmeE14001353
WardArdwickE05011351
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hulme & UniversityE02001063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 019EE01034117
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2007-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M14 4LB

Is M14 4LB (Hulme & University) safe?

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 most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M14 4LB?

The median sale price around M14 4LB in Hulme & University is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M14 4LB?

There are 20 schools close to M14 4LB, including Manchester Academy (Good), Webster Primary School (Good) and Claremont Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M14 4LB?

M14 4LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M14 4LB (Hulme & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.