Postcode M1 6EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly area 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 median sale price in Piccadilly is £225,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £285,000. 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 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.
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 5.9% 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 9 ft away from M1 6EQ.
University North & Whitworth Street near M1 6EQ 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) |
| 0.4 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Piccadilly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £250,000 | £— |
| Flats | 180 | £225,000 | £319 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £191,500 | £98,475 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £197,450 | £248,250 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £144,750 |
| 2021 | £258,740 | £383,678 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £468,921 |
| 2023 | £314,844 | £487,000 |
| 2024 | £265,500 | £336,600 |
| 2025 | £241,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £218,063 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £268 |
| 2017 | £283 | £206 |
| 2018 | £299 | £317 |
| 2019 | £317 | £298 |
| 2020 | £364 | £353 |
| 2021 | £406 | £325 |
| 2022 | £410 | £469 |
| 2023 | £427 | £429 |
| 2024 | £421 | £368 |
| 2025 | £358 | £341 |
| 2026 | £329 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 6EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | Apartment 113, 51, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Apartment 112, 51, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Apartment 214, 51, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £188,500 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Apartment 419, 51, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EB | Flats | Leasehold | £227,500 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | Apartment 408, 51, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EB | Flats | Leasehold | £202,500 |
In the M1 6EQ postcode area, located within University North & Whitworth Street, 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 | Not applicable | Abbey College Manchester | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Crown Street Primary School | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 51 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Point to go | Oxford Road Station Approach, Manchester, M1 6FU | Walking directions to Point to go |
| 0.1 mi | Frurt | 41 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5BD | Walking directions to Frurt |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3AX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Steven
Piccadilly - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M1 6EQ 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, theft from the person and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M1 6EQ in Piccadilly is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M1 6EQ, including Abbey College Manchester, St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Crown Street Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M1 6EQ is Manchester Oxford Road, about 202 m away.
M1 6EQ 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 6EQ is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Steven (Green Party).