Postcode M15 6WS 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.
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.
Hulme & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hulme & University is £42,629 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from M15 6WS.
Hulme & University near M15 6WS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | University Green | Medium | Walking directions to University Green |
| 0.4 mi | Moss Side Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Moss Side Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alan Gilbert Square | Small | Walking directions to Alan Gilbert Square |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M15 6WS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 34, Botham Close, Manchester, M15 6NA | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 9, Carver Walk, Manchester, M15 6NH | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 8, Carey Walk, Manchester, M15 6NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £259,500 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 3, Pinder Walk, Manchester, M15 6FY | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 415, 151, Boundary Lane, Manchester, M15 6JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £251,000 |
In the M15 6WS 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 6WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abdul's Supermarket & Off-License | 2 Greenheys Lane, Manchester, M15 6NQ | Walking directions to Abdul's Supermarket & Off-License |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 100 Princess Road, Manchester, M15 5AS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 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 |
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 6WS, 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 6WS 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.
The median sale price around M15 6WS 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 6WS, including Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester (Outstanding), Trinity CofE High School (Good) and Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M15 6WS is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1,191 m away.
M15 6WS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M15 6WS 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.