Postcode M15 6BU 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 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.
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.
University North & Whitworth Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% 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.
The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from M15 6BU.
University North & Whitworth Street near M15 6BU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hulme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hulme Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brunswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
| 0.2 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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 6BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, 71, Boundary Lane, Manchester, M15 6JD | Flats | Leasehold | £183,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Flat 9, 71, Boundary Lane, Manchester, M15 6JD | Flats | Leasehold | £177,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 21, Knowles Place, Manchester, M15 6DA | Flats | Leasehold | £173,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 23, Newcastle Street, Manchester, M15 6AH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 45, Newcastle Street, Manchester, M15 6AH | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the M15 6BU postcode area, located within University North & Whitworth Street, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M15 6BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | 44 Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 4BQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Hulme Express | Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 6DQ | Walking directions to Hulme Express |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Vic Convenience Store | 1A Bonsall Street, Manchester, M15 6DR | Walking directions to Premier Vic Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6AD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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 6BU, 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 6BU 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.
The median sale price around M15 6BU in University North & Whitworth Street 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 6BU, including St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding) and Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M15 6BU is Manchester Oxford Road, about 568 m away.
M15 6BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M15 6BU 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.