Postcode M1 7FW is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ardwick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 243.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year. The nearest station is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ardwick Green.
Ardwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Ardwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M1 7FW.
Ardwick near M1 7FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Manchester Piccadilly | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly |
| 0.4 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick Green | Medium | Walking directions to Ardwick Green |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mayfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayfield Park |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £399,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £345,000 | £345 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £295,000 | £326 |
| Terraced | 12 | £278,500 | £278 |
| Flats | 13 | £156,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171,995 | £95,500 | £159,995 | £139,995 |
| 2017 | £208,995 | £127,000 | £184,995 | £154,495 |
| 2018 | £224,995 | £146,500 | £196,995 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £259,995 | £133,250 | £216,995 | £199,995 |
| 2020 | £307,995 | £117,000 | £286,995 | £279,995 |
| 2021 | — | £127,500 | £233,000 | £289,998 |
| 2022 | £334,995 | £135,500 | £272,995 | £299,995 |
| 2023 | £278,000 | £160,000 | £256,000 | £309,995 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £150,000 | £275,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £140,000 | £290,000 | £278,500 |
| 2026 | — | £155,750 | — | £182,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £194 | £186 | £188 |
| 2017 | £202 | £214 | £201 | £199 |
| 2018 | £223 | £216 | £211 | £213 |
| 2019 | £245 | £225 | £231 | £225 |
| 2020 | £260 | £219 | £245 | £239 |
| 2021 | — | £219 | £261 | £267 |
| 2022 | £299 | £263 | £283 | £287 |
| 2023 | £327 | £260 | £295 | £274 |
| 2024 | £314 | £227 | £279 | £273 |
| 2025 | £345 | £236 | £321 | £277 |
| 2026 | — | £275 | — | £236 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 7FW.
In the M1 7FW postcode area, located within Ardwick, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 7FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sackville Super Store | Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ | Walking directions to Sackville Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Eighth Day | 113 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DU | Walking directions to Eighth Day |
| 0.2 mi | Govin's News | 129 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DY | Walking directions to Govin's News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Home Minimart | 9 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7FA | Walking directions to One Home Minimart |
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 7FW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex-Salik Imran
Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M1 7FW records about 244 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M1 7FW in Ardwick is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to M1 7FW, including The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding), Royal Northern College of Music and Co-Op Academy Medlock. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M1 7FW is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), about 555 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M1 7FW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M1 7FW is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex-Salik Imran (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.