Postcode insights

M15 6WN

Hulme

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M15 6WN

Overview

Postcode M15 6WN 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 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is University Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
67.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hulme & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hulme & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.4%

Approximately 67.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from M15 6WN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme & University near M15 6WN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M15 6WN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road
0.8 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.8 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M15 6WN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUniversity GreenMediumWalking directions to University Green
0.4 miMoss Side Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Community Park
0.4 miAlan Gilbert SquareSmallWalking directions to Alan Gilbert Square

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
7,321.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.93(+4%)
Shoplifting
20.03(+247%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(+9%)
Public order
18.52(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.23(+47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
142
33.81%
British
71
16.9%
Caribbean
35
8.33%
Other
34
8.1%
Pakistani
20
4.76%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.72%
No qualifications
70
25.36%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
34.11%
Social rents from council
43
33.33%
Owns outright
20
15.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.53%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 6WN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 6WN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 20259, Carver Walk, Manchester, M15 6NHTerracedFreehold£280,000
10 Mar 20258, Carey Walk, Manchester, M15 6NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£259,500
28 Mar 202534, Botham Close, Manchester, M15 6NATerracedFreehold£275,000
22 Dec 20253, Pinder Walk, Manchester, M15 6FYTerracedFreehold£220,000
11 Feb 2026Turing House, Archway, Manchester, M15 5RLOtherLeasehold£4,950,000

Schools

In the M15 6WN postcode area, located within Hulme & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M15 6WN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Name Roman Catholic Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryMartenscroft Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryTrinity CofE High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M15 6WN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAbdul's Supermarket & Off-License2 Greenheys Lane, Manchester, M15 6NQWalking directions to Abdul's Supermarket & Off-License
0.2 miAsda100 Princess Road, Manchester, M15 5ASWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miHulme World Foods1 Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JRWalking directions to Hulme World Foods
0.2 miFarmfoodsHulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JTWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miFarmfoodsHulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JTWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 6WN, 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 019CE01005210
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M15 6WN

Is M15 6WN (Hulme & University) safe?

The area around M15 6WN records about 124 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M15 6WN?

The median sale price around M15 6WN 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 6WN?

There are 20 schools close to M15 6WN, including Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester (Outstanding), Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Trinity CofE High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M15 6WN?

The closest station to M15 6WN is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1,204 m away.

How deprived is the area around M15 6WN?

M15 6WN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,745 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M15 6WN (Hulme & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

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