Postcode insights

M2 1HN

Chapel Walks

Deansgate

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Detailed insights for M2 1HN

Overview

Postcode M2 1HN 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 Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3533
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,533 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from M2 1HN.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre North & Collyhurst near M2 1HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M2 1HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M2 1HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens
0.3 miPiccadilly GardensSmallWalking directions to Piccadilly Gardens
0.5 miAngel SquareSmallWalking directions to Angel Square

Area Profile

Population
550
Population density
1,459.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
934.72(+16072%)
Theft from the person
802.73(+68509%)
Violence and sexual offences
778.34(+1987%)
Anti-social behaviour
696.56(+3781%)
Other theft
581.06(+8704%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
53.28%
Other White
62
11.31%
Chinese
47
8.58%
African
30
5.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
3.65%
Total population: 548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
44.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
114
24.52%
Level 3 (A level)
76
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
5.81%
No qualifications
21
4.52%
Total 16+ residents: 465

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
128
68.82%
Owns outright
22
11.83%
Owns with a mortgage
22
11.83%
Other social rented
7
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.69%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,700 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£584
Flats196£230,000£331

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£245,000
2026£210,000
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£335
2026£345
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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M2 1HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M2 1HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2025Flat 4, 11, Chapel Walks, Manchester, M2 1AFFlatsLeasehold£330,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 2, 9, Chapel Walks, Manchester, M2 1AEFlatsLeasehold£340,000
06 Mar 2025Norfolk House, 7, Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1ZUOtherFreehold£6,500,000
26 Jan 2026Flat 301, 37, Cross Street, Manchester, M2 4JEFlatsLeasehold£167,000
10 Dec 202515, St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7PWOtherFreehold£6,400,000

Schools

In the M2 1HN postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M2 1HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M2 1HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M2 1HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local22 Cross Street, Manchester, M2 7AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express58-66 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1PWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAldi55A Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WRWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miSpar8 St Mary's Gate, Manchester, M1 1PXWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miTesco Express55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 M2 1HN, 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)City Centre North & CollyhurstE02006902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 054CE01033658
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M2 1HN

Is M2 1HN (City Centre North & Collyhurst) safe?

The area around M2 1HN 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.

What is the average house price near M2 1HN?

The median sale price around M2 1HN in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M2 1HN?

There are 15 schools close to M2 1HN, including Abbey College Manchester, Chetham's School of Music and Digital Advantage. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M2 1HN?

The closest station to M2 1HN is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 314 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M2 1HN?

M2 1HN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M2 1HN (City Centre North & Collyhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M2 1HN 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).

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.