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M15 6BR

Hulme

Manchester

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Overview

Postcode M15 6BR is located in a major urban area, within the Hulme ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the University North & Whitworth Street area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.5 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 University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brunswick Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

University North & Whitworth Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

University North & Whitworth Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.7%

Approximately 37.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from M15 6BR.

Flood risk

Low

University North & Whitworth Street near M15 6BR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M15 6BR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road
0.6 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.7 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M15 6BR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrunswick ParkMediumWalking directions to Brunswick Park
0.1 miUniversity GreenMediumWalking directions to University Green
0.3 miGartside GardensSmallWalking directions to Gartside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
1,134
Population density
11,250 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.93(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.07(+23%)
Bicycle theft
19.83(+2179%)
Other theft
19.19(+191%)
Theft from the person
17.59(+1403%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
826
72.97%
Other White
53
4.68%
African
47
4.15%
Indian
33
2.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
2.3%
Total population: 1,132

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
820
74.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
211
19.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
3.98%
No qualifications
13
1.18%
Other
9
0.81%
Total 16+ residents: 1,106

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
25
36.23%
Other social rented
17
24.64%
Owns outright
11
15.94%
Social rents from council
9
13.04%
Owns with a mortgage
7
10.14%
Total households: 69

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 6BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 6BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 2025Flat 14, 71, Boundary Lane, Manchester, M15 6JDFlatsLeasehold£183,000
26 Jun 2025Flat 9, 71, Boundary Lane, Manchester, M15 6JDFlatsLeasehold£177,000
01 Sept 2025Flat 12, The Eighth Day, 113, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DUFlatsLeasehold£121,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 20, The Eighth Day, 113, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DUFlatsLeasehold£130,000
21 Mar 202521, Knowles Place, Manchester, M15 6DAFlatsLeasehold£173,000

Schools

In the M15 6BR postcode area, located within University North & Whitworth Street, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M15 6BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRoyal Northern College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of ManchesterHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M15 6BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M15 6BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparHigher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6ADWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miCo-op Food12 Manchester Business School, Manchester, M15 6PBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miBest-one44 Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 4BQWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miGo Local40-42 Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6ANWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miGovin's News129 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DYWalking directions to Govin's News

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 6BR, 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)University North & Whitworth StreetE02006914
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 057AE01005212
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M15 6BR

Is M15 6BR (University North & Whitworth Street) safe?

The area around M15 6BR records about 162 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near M15 6BR?

The median sale price around M15 6BR in University North & Whitworth Street is £205,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M15 6BR?

There are 19 schools close to M15 6BR, including Royal Northern College of Music, The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding) and University of Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M15 6BR?

The closest station to M15 6BR is Manchester Oxford Road, about 645 m away.

How deprived is the area around M15 6BR?

M15 6BR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,768 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M15 6BR (University North & Whitworth Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M15 6BR 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.