Postcode insights

M15 4QL

City Road East

Deansgate

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Detailed insights for M15 4QL

Overview

Postcode M15 4QL is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the University North & Whitworth Street area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year. The nearest station is Deansgate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

University North & Whitworth Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

University North & Whitworth Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from M15 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

University North & Whitworth Street near M15 4QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Deansgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M15 4QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.2 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M15 4QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHulme ParkMediumWalking directions to Hulme Park
0.4 miCastlefield Viaduct Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park
0.5 miAll Saints ParkSmallWalking directions to All Saints Park

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
86,087 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.74(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.38(-32%)
Vehicle crime
17.29(+189%)
Theft from the person
16.55(+1315%)
Other theft
15.45(+134%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
40.31%
Other White
37
18.88%
Arab
20
10.2%
Other
12
6.12%
Pakistani
11
5.61%
Total population: 196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
81.87%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.84%
No qualifications
5
2.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.59%
Other
4
2.07%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
75.61%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.2%
Owns outright
9
7.32%
Other social rented
3
2.44%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,700 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deansgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,200,000£584
Flats196£230,000£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deansgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£238,000
2017£209,950
2018£225,000
2019£225,000
2020£305,100
2021£358,080
2022£320,736
2023£315,000
2024£326,700
2025£245,000
2026£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£327
2017£335
2018£316
2019£319
2020£411
2021£432
2022£418
2023£419
2024£455
2025£335
2026£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Apartment 303, Lumiere Building, 38, City Road East, Manchester, M15 4QLFlatsLeasehold£114,000
22 Aug 2025Apartment 115, Lumiere Building, 38, City Road East, Manchester, M15 4QLFlatsLeasehold£114,000
22 Aug 2025Apartment 414, Lumiere Building, 38, City Road East, Manchester, M15 4QLFlatsLeasehold£90,150
21 Jul 2025Apartment 107, Lumiere Building, 38, City Road East, Manchester, M15 4QLFlatsLeasehold£156,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 216, Lumiere Building, 38, City Road East, Manchester, M15 4QLFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the M15 4QL postcode area, located within University North & Whitworth Street, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M15 4QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCrown Street Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M15 4QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M15 4QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local4 Isabella Banks Street, Manchester, M15 4RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLakeland Grocers345 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LGWalking directions to Lakeland Grocers
0.2 miSeoul & TokyoManchester, M15 6APWalking directions to Seoul & Tokyo
0.2 miASDA ExpressManchester, M15 6AJWalking directions to ASDA Express
0.3 miBudget StoresChester Street, Manchester, M15 6JZWalking directions to Budget Stores

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 M15 4QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Wakefield

Deansgate - 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
WardDeansgateE05011361
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)University North & Whitworth StreetE02006914
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 057BE01033656
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M15 4QL

Is M15 4QL (University North & Whitworth Street) safe?

The area around M15 4QL records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near M15 4QL?

The median sale price around M15 4QL in University North & Whitworth Street is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M15 4QL?

There are 17 schools close to M15 4QL, including Crown Street Primary School, St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good) and St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M15 4QL?

The closest station to M15 4QL is Deansgate, about 242 m away.

How deprived is the area around M15 4QL?

M15 4QL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M15 4QL (University North & Whitworth Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M15 4QL is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Wakefield (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.