Postcode insights

M1 7JL

Penfield Close

Ardwick

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Detailed insights for M1 7JL

Overview

Postcode M1 7JL 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ardwick Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
75%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Ardwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75%

Approximately 75.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from M1 7JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ardwick near M1 7JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M1 7JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Manchester Piccadilly

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly
0.4 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M1 7JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miArdwick GreenMediumWalking directions to Ardwick Green
0.4 miBrunswick ParkMediumWalking directions to Brunswick Park
0.3 miMayfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayfield Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
22,301.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
58.04(+869%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.23(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.96(+123%)
Other theft
22.84(+246%)
Public order
22.84(+125%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
61
21.63%
African
56
19.86%
Pakistani
34
12.06%
Chinese
29
10.28%
Other White
20
7.09%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
39.43%
No qualifications
55
22.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
45.83%
Other social rented
49
29.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
14.29%
Owns outright
8
4.76%
Owns with a mortgage
6
3.57%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Ardwick

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £310K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£345,000£345
Semi-Detached5£295,000£326
Terraced12£278,500£278
Flats13£156,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ardwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 7JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M1 7JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 202613, Lamport Court, Manchester, M1 7EQFlatsLeasehold£120,000
14 Mar 20256, Deanwater Close, Manchester, M13 9USTerracedFreehold£365,000
10 Apr 202628, Wadeson Road, Manchester, M13 9UGTerracedFreehold£265,000
26 Nov 202530, Skerry Close, Manchester, M13 9UDTerracedFreehold£375,000
16 Dec 20259, Arley Moss Road, Manchester, M13 9UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£383,000

Schools

In the M1 7JL postcode area, located within Ardwick, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M1 7JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy MedlockAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Manchester Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableRoyal Northern College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M1 7JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M1 7JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSackville Super StoreAltrincham Street, Manchester, M1 3NJWalking directions to Sackville Super Store
0.3 miGovin's News129 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DYWalking directions to Govin's News
0.3 miEighth Day113 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DUWalking directions to Eighth Day
0.3 miTesco ExpressOxford Road, Manchester, M1 7EDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSpar88 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NGWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

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 7JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex-Salik Imran

Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Afzal Khan

Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester RusholmeE14001353
WardArdwickE05011351
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ArdwickE02001062
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 018EE01005066
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M1 7JL

Is M1 7JL (Ardwick) safe?

The area around M1 7JL 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.

What is the average house price near M1 7JL?

The median sale price around M1 7JL in Ardwick is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M1 7JL?

There are 18 schools close to M1 7JL, including Co-Op Academy Medlock, The Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding) and Royal Northern College of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M1 7JL?

The closest station to M1 7JL is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), about 520 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M1 7JL?

M1 7JL 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).

Who represents M1 7JL (Ardwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M1 7JL is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex-Salik Imran (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.