Postcode M2 1DW is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the City Centre North & Collyhurst area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,533 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 32.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year. The nearest station is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Gardens.
City Centre North & Collyhurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,707 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,533 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M2 1DW.
City Centre North & Collyhurst near M2 1DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Piccadilly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Angel Square | Small | Walking directions to Angel Square |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £240,100 (about £342 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £584 |
| Flats | 200 | £240,050 | £342 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £226,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £327 |
| 2017 | £335 |
| 2018 | £316 |
| 2019 | £319 |
| 2020 | £411 |
| 2021 | £432 |
| 2022 | £418 |
| 2023 | £419 |
| 2024 | £455 |
| 2025 | £340 |
| 2026 | £354 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M2 1DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | Flat 4, 11, Chapel Walks, Manchester, M2 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 15, St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7PW | Other | Freehold | £6,400,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Flat 301, 37, Cross Street, Manchester, M2 4JE | Flats | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 23, The Chambers, 2 - 6, Booth Street, Manchester, M2 4AT | Flats | Leasehold | £449,920 |
In the M2 1DW postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M2 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 58-66 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1PW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 55A Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 22 Cross Street, Manchester, M2 7AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WT | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Aleef | 1A High Street, Manchester, M4 1QB | Walking directions to Aleef |
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 M2 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Wakefield
Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M2 1DW records about 3533 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around M2 1DW in Deansgate is £240,100 (about £342 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M2 1DW, including Abbey College Manchester, Chetham's School of Music and Digital Advantage. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M2 1DW is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 245 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M2 1DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,707 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 M2 1DW 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).