Postcode insights

M15 5FY

Hulme

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M15 5FY

Overview

Postcode M15 5FY is located in a major urban area, within the Hulme ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Hulme & University area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Deansgate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hulme & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hulme & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from M15 5FY.

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme & University near M15 5FY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M15 5FY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.5 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M15 5FY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHulme ParkMediumWalking directions to Hulme Park
0.5 miBarrack Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Barrack Street Park
0.4 miJames Grigor SquareSmallWalking directions to James Grigor Square

Area Profile

Population
143
Population density
7,009.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.01(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.39(+108%)
Public order
29.2(+188%)
Other theft
17.81(+170%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.03(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
56
39.44%
Other White
28
19.72%
African
9
6.34%
Chinese
8
5.63%
Arab
8
5.63%
Total population: 142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
62.02%
Level 3 (A level)
22
17.05%
No qualifications
8
6.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
5.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
4.65%
Total 16+ residents: 129

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
71.83%
Owns with a mortgage
12
16.9%
Owns outright
6
8.45%
Social rents from council
1
1.41%
Other social rented
1
1.41%
Total households: 71

Property prices in Hulme

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £250K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,622 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hulme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£315,000£343
Semi-Detached1£264,000£341
Terraced11£240,000£341
Flats130£200,000£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hulme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulme.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£158,000£149,500
2017£192,218£156,750£155,000
2018£170,000£177,000£340,000
2019£170,000£178,500£177,500
2020£228,858£199,000£199,000
2021£220,000£206,500£210,800
2022£220,000£218,500£255,000
2023£199,000£253,000£211,000
2024£225,000£257,000£248,500
2025£209,975£264,000£240,000
2026£192,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulme.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£225£214
2017£319£230£210
2018£301£235£313
2019£261£255£234
2020£323£232£260
2021£393£266£275
2022£344£296£285
2023£299£346£263
2024£340£341£272
2025£324£293£314
2026£289£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 5FY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 5FY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2025Flat 4, 284, Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 5TQFlatsLeasehold£160,000
09 May 2025Flat 8, 286, Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 5TQFlatsLeasehold£163,000
12 Sept 2025Apartment 67, Bishops Corner, 321, Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 4UWFlatsLeasehold£160,000
22 Aug 2025Apartment 62, Bishops Corner, 321, Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 4UWFlatsLeasehold£145,000
22 Jul 2025Apartment 11, Bishops Corner, 321, Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 4UWFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the M15 5FY postcode area, located within Hulme & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M15 5FY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRolls Crescent Primary SchoolAcademy converter

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 5FY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M15 5FY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily333 Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 4AYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miGo LocalManchester, M15 5TLWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miCo-opStretford Road, Manchester, M15 5JHWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miHulme World Foods1 Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JRWalking directions to Hulme World Foods
0.3 miHulme ExpressStretford Road, Manchester, M15 6DQWalking directions to Hulme 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 M15 5FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bernard Joseph Ekbery

Hulme - 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
WardHulmeE05011368
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hulme & UniversityE02001063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 019AE01005208
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2019-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M15 5FY

Is M15 5FY (Hulme & University) safe?

The area around M15 5FY records about 161 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M15 5FY?

The median sale price around M15 5FY in Hulme & University is £205,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M15 5FY?

There are 19 schools close to M15 5FY, including St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good), Rolls Crescent 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 5FY?

The closest station to M15 5FY is Deansgate, about 805 m away.

How deprived is the area around M15 5FY?

M15 5FY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M15 5FY (Hulme & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M15 5FY is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bernard Joseph Ekbery (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.