Postcode M15 5RL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.
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.
Hulme & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from M15 5RL.
Hulme & University near M15 5RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deansgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| 0.7 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| 0.7 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hulme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hulme Park |
| 0.5 mi | University Green | Medium | Walking directions to University Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £315,000 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £264,000 | £341 |
| Terraced | 11 | £240,000 | £341 |
| Flats | 130 | £200,000 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 5RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Turing House, Archway, Manchester, M15 5RL | Other | Leasehold | £4,950,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Apartment 93, 13, Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JR | Flats | Leasehold | £179,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Apartment 11, 13, Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JR | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | Apartment 9, 13, Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JR | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 8, Boston Street, Manchester, M15 5AY | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the M15 5RL postcode area, located within Hulme & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M15 5RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hulme World Foods | 1 Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JR | Walking directions to Hulme World Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 5JH | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Manchester, M15 5TL | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 5RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bernard Joseph Ekbery
Hulme - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M15 5RL 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.
The median sale price around M15 5RL in Hulme & University is £205,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M15 5RL, including Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), Rolls Crescent Primary School (Good) and Loreto College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M15 5RL is Deansgate, about 1,114 m away.
M15 5RL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M15 5RL is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bernard Joseph Ekbery (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.