Postcode insights

M2 4AA

Booth Street

Deansgate

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Detailed insights for M2 4AA

Overview

Postcode M2 4AA 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 St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vimto Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3533
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

22.5%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from M2 4AA.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre North & Collyhurst near M2 4AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M2 4AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M2 4AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVimto ParkSmallWalking directions to Vimto Park
0.4 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens
0.2 miPiccadilly GardensSmallWalking directions to Piccadilly Gardens

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
892.6 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
74
47.44%
Other White
47
30.13%
Chinese
15
9.62%
Indian
3
1.92%
Other Asian
3
1.92%
Total population: 156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
63.46%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.33%
No qualifications
10
6.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.13%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
47.06%
Other social rented
23
22.55%
Owns with a mortgage
17
16.67%
Owns outright
5
4.9%
Shared ownership
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M2 4AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M2 4AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2026Flat 23, The Chambers, 2 - 6, Booth Street, Manchester, M2 4ATFlatsLeasehold£449,920
27 Feb 2026Apartment 308, The Arthouse, 43, George Street, Manchester, M1 4ABFlatsLeasehold£182,000
16 May 2025Apartment 304, The Arthouse, 43, George Street, Manchester, M1 4ABFlatsLeasehold£143,000

Schools

In the M2 4AA postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M2 4AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M2 4AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M2 4AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miManchester Gifts Convenience Store74 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3LWWalking directions to Manchester Gifts Convenience Store
0 miSainsbury's Local58 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3HZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miHang Won Hong60 George Street, Manchester, M1 4HFWalking directions to Hang Won Hong
0.1 miWoo Sang21 George Street, Manchester, M1 4HEWalking directions to Woo Sang

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 4AA, 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 4AA

Is M2 4AA (City Centre North & Collyhurst) safe?

The area around M2 4AA 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 4AA?

The median sale price around M2 4AA 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 4AA?

There are 20 schools close to M2 4AA, including Abbey College Manchester, Chetham's School of Music and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M2 4AA?

The closest station to M2 4AA is St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 158 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M2 4AA?

M2 4AA 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 4AA (City Centre North & Collyhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M2 4AA 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.