Postcode M1 5WH is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the University North & Whitworth Street area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 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 medium park is University Green.
University North & Whitworth Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,860 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
University North & Whitworth Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from M1 5WH.
University North & Whitworth Street near M1 5WH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| 0.3 mi | St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | University Green | Medium | Walking directions to University Green |
| 0.5 mi | Gartside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gartside Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Vimto Park | Small | Walking directions to Vimto Park |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £240,100 (about £342 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 | £584 |
| Flats | 200 | £240,050 | £342 |
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 | £226,500 |
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 | £340 |
| 2026 | £354 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 5WH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | Flat 20, Oxford Place, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6EY | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 8, Great Marlborough Street, Manchester, M1 5NN | Other | Leasehold | £405,329 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Apartment 68, The Quadrangle, 1, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M1 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Apartment 149, The Quadrangle, 1, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M1 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Apartment 226, The Quadrangle, 1, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M1 5QE | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 |
In the M1 5WH postcode area, located within University North & Whitworth Street, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 5WH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 2-4 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5QA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0 mi | Asda Express | 51 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7GA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Point to go | Oxford Road Station Approach, Manchester, M1 6FU | Walking directions to Point to go |
| 0.1 mi | One Home Minimart | 9 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7FA | Walking directions to One Home Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 51 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 5WH, 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 5WH records about 251 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around M1 5WH in Deansgate is £240,100 (about £342 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M1 5WH, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), Royal Northern College of Music and St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M1 5WH is Manchester Oxford Road, about 112 m away.
M1 5WH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,860 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 5WH 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).