Postcode M1 5DB is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate area 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 median sale price in Deansgate is £285,000 (around £434 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,750 and £394,494. The nearest station is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.
Castlefield & Deansgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,623 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,013.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from M1 5DB.
Castlefield & Deansgate near M1 5DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.1 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| 0.2 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hulme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hulme Park |
| 0.4 mi | Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park |
| 0.5 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
Based on 294 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £434 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £572 |
| Detached | 1 | £308,000 | £561 |
| Flats | 292 | £285,000 | £434 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 | £279,158 |
| 2026 | £242,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £327 |
| 2017 | £335 |
| 2018 | £316 |
| 2019 | £319 |
| 2020 | £411 |
| 2021 | £432 |
| 2022 | £418 |
| 2023 | £419 |
| 2024 | £455 |
| 2025 | £419 |
| 2026 | £377 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 5DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2026 | 321, The Hacienda, 11 - 15, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 119, The Hacienda, 11 - 15, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 317, The Hacienda, 11 - 15, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 101, The Hacienda, 11 - 15, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 221, The Hacienda, 11 - 15, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £122,500 |
In the M1 5DB postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Crown Street Primary School | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 5DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 4 Isabella Banks Street, Manchester, M15 4RL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Frurt | 41 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BD | Walking directions to Frurt |
| 0.2 mi | Lakeland Grocers | 345 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LG | Walking directions to Lakeland Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | ASDA Express | Manchester, M15 6AP | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.2 mi | Seoul & Tokyo | Manchester, M15 6AP | Walking directions to Seoul & Tokyo |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M1 5DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Wakefield
Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M1 5DB 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.
The median sale price around M1 5DB in Deansgate is £285,000 (about £434 per square foot) based on 294 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M1 5DB, including St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), Crown Street Primary School and St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M1 5DB is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 200 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M1 5DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,623 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 5DB 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).