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M1 6NF

Princess Street

Deansgate

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Detailed insights for M1 6NF

Overview

Postcode M1 6NF is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate 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 Deansgate is £285,000 (around £434 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,750 and £394,494. 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 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gartside Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
251
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

University North & Whitworth Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in University North & Whitworth Street is £56,167 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from M1 6NF.

Flood risk

No risk

University North & Whitworth Street near M1 6NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 6NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Manchester Piccadilly

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 6NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGartside GardensSmallWalking directions to Gartside Gardens
0.2 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park
0.3 miAll Saints ParkSmallWalking directions to All Saints Park

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
31,463.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
74.98(+318%)
Theft from the person
48.66(+4059%)
Vehicle crime
48.16(+704%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.73(+4%)
Other theft
36.74(+457%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
56.47%
Other White
31
12.16%
Chinese
28
10.98%
Other Asian
17
6.67%
Indian
6
2.35%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
72.83%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.94%
No qualifications
7
2.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.76%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
106
61.63%
Owns with a mortgage
40
23.26%
Owns outright
17
9.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.33%
Shared ownership
3
1.74%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £434
Sales (last 12 months): 294
Typical range (middle 50%): £216K – £394K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deansgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,200,000£572
Detached1£308,000£561
Flats292£285,000£434

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deansgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£327
2017£335
2018£316
2019£319
2020£411
2021£432
2022£418
2023£419
2024£455
2025£419
2026£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deansgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 6NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 6NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 2026Flat 34, Lancaster House, 80, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NFFlatsLeasehold£99,500
01 Oct 2025Flat 28, Lancaster House, 80, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NFFlatsLeasehold£130,000
31 Jul 2025408, Asia House, 82, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6BEFlatsLeasehold£253,000
14 Jul 2025Flat 201, 115, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JBFlatsLeasehold£189,900
25 Feb 2026Flat 208, 90, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the M1 6NF 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.

Nearby schools for M1 6NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miNurseryMartenscroft Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M1 6NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 6NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar88 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3AXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miOne Home Minimart9 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7FAWalking directions to One Home Minimart
0.1 miSainsbury's Local51 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miThe Village Shop39 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LYWalking directions to The Village Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M1 6NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Wakefield

Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardDeansgateE05011361
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)University North & Whitworth StreetE02006914
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 057CE01033662
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 6NF

Is M1 6NF (University North & Whitworth Street) safe?

The area around M1 6NF 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.

What is the average house price near M1 6NF?

The median sale price around M1 6NF in Deansgate is £285,000 (about £434 per square foot) based on 294 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M1 6NF?

There are 12 schools close to M1 6NF, including Abbey College Manchester, St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M1 6NF?

The closest station to M1 6NF is Manchester Oxford Road, about 266 m away.

How deprived is the area around M1 6NF?

M1 6NF 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).

Who represents M1 6NF (University North & Whitworth Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M1 6NF 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).