Postcode M15 4RA 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 Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.
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.
University North & Whitworth Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from M15 4RA.
University North & Whitworth Street near M15 4RA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| 0.2 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hulme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hulme Park |
| 0.5 mi | Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park |
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £584 |
| Flats | 196 | £230,000 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £327 |
| 2017 | £335 |
| 2018 | £316 |
| 2019 | £319 |
| 2020 | £411 |
| 2021 | £432 |
| 2022 | £418 |
| 2023 | £419 |
| 2024 | £455 |
| 2025 | £335 |
| 2026 | £345 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 4RA.
In the M15 4RA postcode area, located within University North & Whitworth Street, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M15 4RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 4 Isabella Banks Street, Manchester, M15 4RL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Frurt | 41 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BD | Walking directions to Frurt |
| 0.2 mi | ASDA Express | Manchester, M15 6AJ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.2 mi | Seoul & Tokyo | Manchester, M15 6AP | Walking directions to Seoul & Tokyo |
| 0.2 mi | Budget Stores | Chester Street, Manchester, M15 6JZ | Walking directions to Budget Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M15 4RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Wakefield
Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M15 4RA 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.
The median sale price around M15 4RA in University North & Whitworth Street is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M15 4RA, including St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding) and Crown Street Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M15 4RA is Manchester Oxford Road, about 282 m away.
M15 4RA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M15 4RA 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).
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.