Postcode insights

M1 5BE

Whitworth Street

Deansgate

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Detailed insights for M1 5BE

Overview

Postcode M1 5BE is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Castlefield & Deansgate area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,013.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 27.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3014
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Castlefield & Deansgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,013.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 147 ft away from M1 5BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Castlefield & Deansgate near M1 5BE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 5BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road
0.3 mi

St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 5BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park
0.3 miAll Saints ParkSmallWalking directions to All Saints Park
0.4 miRoman GardensSmallWalking directions to Roman Gardens

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
30,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
799.8(+68259%)
Violence and sexual offences
683.02(+1731%)
Other theft
552.5(+8271%)
Anti-social behaviour
527.97(+2841%)
Public order
310.11(+2961%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
50%
Other White
22
11.11%
Indian
14
7.07%
Chinese
13
6.57%
Arab
13
6.57%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
68.42%
Level 3 (A level)
42
22.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
3.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.63%
Other
4
2.11%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
61.02%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.1%
Owns outright
12
10.17%
Other forms of private rent
12
10.17%
Other social rented
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,700 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deansgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,200,000£584
Flats196£230,000£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deansgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£238,000
2017£209,950
2018£225,000
2019£225,000
2020£305,100
2021£358,080
2022£320,736
2023£315,000
2024£326,700
2025£245,000
2026£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£327
2017£335
2018£316
2019£319
2020£411
2021£432
2022£418
2023£419
2024£455
2025£335
2026£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deansgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 5BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 5BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025Apartment 705, The Lock Building, 41, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BEFlatsLeasehold£205,000
25 Apr 2025Apartment 703, The Lock Building, 41, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BEFlatsLeasehold£199,000
29 Aug 2025Apartment 301, The Lock Building, 41, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BDFlatsLeasehold£280,000
27 Mar 2025Apartment 202, The Lock Building, 41, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BDFlatsLeasehold£274,000
27 Jun 202535 - 37, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5NGOtherFreehold£10,000,000

Schools

In the M1 5BE postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M1 5BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableRoyal Northern College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 5BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 5BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFrurt41 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BDWalking directions to Frurt
0.1 miPoint to goJames Leigh Street, Manchester, M1 5NFWalking directions to Point to go
0.1 miSainsbury's Local51 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express63 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSpar2-4 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5QAWalking directions to Spar

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 M1 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Wakefield

Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardDeansgateE05011361
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castlefield & DeansgateE02006917
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 060AE01033677
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 5BE

Is M1 5BE (Castlefield & Deansgate) safe?

The area around M1 5BE records about 3014 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near M1 5BE?

The median sale price around M1 5BE in Castlefield & Deansgate is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M1 5BE?

There are 19 schools close to M1 5BE, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Royal Northern College of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M1 5BE?

The closest station to M1 5BE is Manchester Oxford Road, about 108 m away.

How deprived is the area around M1 5BE?

M1 5BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M1 5BE (Castlefield & Deansgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 5BE is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Wakefield (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.