Postcode M2 2AA is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate area 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 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 Market Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from M2 2AA.
City Centre North & Collyhurst near M2 2AA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vimto Park | Small | Walking directions to Vimto Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Piccadilly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £572 |
| Detached | 1 | £308,000 | £561 |
| Flats | 292 | £285,000 | £434 |
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 | £279,158 |
| 2026 | £242,500 |
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 | £419 |
| 2026 | £377 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M2 2AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | 5, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £4,050,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Unit 1, 7 - 9, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LZ | Other | Freehold | £8,070,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Apartment 105, The Birchin, 1, Joiner Street, Manchester, M4 1PH | Flats | Leasehold | £141,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 48, 3, Joiner Street, Manchester, M4 1PP | Flats | Leasehold | £147,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Tenth Floor, 1, New York Street, Manchester, M1 4HD | Other | Leasehold | £889,722 |
In the M2 2AA postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 8 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Abbey College Manchester | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Chetham's School of Music | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy New Islington | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M2 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | 55A Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Aleef | 1A High Street, Manchester, M4 1QB | Walking directions to Aleef |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 58-66 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1PW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2AA, 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 2AA 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 shoplifting, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around M2 2AA in Deansgate is £285,000 (about £434 per square foot) based on 294 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M2 2AA, including Abbey College Manchester, Chetham's School of Music and Co-op Academy New Islington (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M2 2AA is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 87 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M2 2AA 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 2AA 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).