Postcode M1 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.
University North & Whitworth Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from M1 6LS.
University North & Whitworth Street near M1 6LS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 169 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £381,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 168 | £228,550 | £324 |
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 | £240,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | — |
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 | £355 | £341 |
| 2026 | £314 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 6LS.
In the M1 6LS 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 mi of M1 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3AX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 88 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | The Village Shop | 39 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LY | Walking directions to The Village Shop |
| 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 (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 6LS, 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 6LS 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 6LS in University North & Whitworth Street is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M1 6LS, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), Abbey College Manchester and Royal Northern College of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M1 6LS is Manchester Oxford Road, about 297 m away.
M1 6LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,998 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 6LS 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).
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.