Postcode M1 5JW 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.
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.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from M1 5JW.
Castlefield & Deansgate near M1 5JW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| 0.2 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vimto Park | Small | Walking directions to Vimto Park |
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £584 |
| Flats | 196 | £230,000 | £331 |
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 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 |
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 | £335 |
| 2026 | £345 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 5JW.
In the M1 5JW postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 5JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Frurt | 41 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BD | Walking directions to Frurt |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 51 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Point to go | James Leigh Street, Manchester, M1 5NF | Walking directions to Point to go |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 2-4 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5QA | Walking directions to Spar |
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 M1 5JW, 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 5JW 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 5JW in Castlefield & Deansgate is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M1 5JW, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Abbey College Manchester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M1 5JW is Manchester Oxford Road, about 155 m away.
M1 5JW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 5JW 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).
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.