Postcode insights

M3 1AP

Dutton Street

Cheetham

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Detailed insights for M3 1AP

Overview

Postcode M3 1AP is located in a major urban area, within the Cheetham ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Strangeways area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 639.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
639
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Strangeways has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,903 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Strangeways has a very high crime rate, with approximately 639.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from M3 1AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Strangeways near M3 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 1AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria
0.2 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 1AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.3 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens
0.3 miAngel SquareSmallWalking directions to Angel Square

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
4,360.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
217.79(+484%)
Other crime
116.83(+4611%)
Vehicle crime
105.77(+1666%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.94(+117%)
Public order
37.98(+275%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
62.54%
Other White
54
16.72%
Chinese
11
3.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.17%
Other
7
2.17%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
233
72.81%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
4.69%
No qualifications
10
3.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.81%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
141
74.6%
Owns with a mortgage
27
14.29%
Owns outright
13
6.88%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.7%
Other social rented
1
0.53%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Cheetham

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £281K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Cheetham area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £448,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheetham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£316,000£278
Flats98£236,770£319
Terraced16£185,500£185
Semi-Detached9£165,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheetham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheetham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,500£115,000£104,000
2017£120,975£159,000£126,500£93,000
2018£181,000£162,500£125,000£115,000
2019£174,750£156,500£123,000£135,000
2020£153,500£194,000£179,950£126,000
2021£200,000£188,000£155,500£128,500
2022£205,000£130,000£180,000£170,000
2023£175,000£172,000£194,500£163,000
2024£200,000£177,500£178,000£170,000
2025£392,000£249,000£215,000£185,000
2026£240,000£150,000£122,250£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheetham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheetham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£139£115
2017£145£259£148£102
2018£162£257£165£125
2019£176£254£170£139
2020£167£357£206£127
2021£164£277£203£155
2022£219£223£236£175
2023£280£239£267£155
2024£198£254£211£186
2025£450£346£288£188
2026£107£248£103£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheetham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026Flat 931, Waterhouse Tower, 1, Dutton Street, Manchester, M3 1APFlatsLeasehold£514,900
31 Jul 2025Flat 925, Waterhouse Tower, 1, Dutton Street, Manchester, M3 1APFlatsLeasehold£395,920
25 Jul 2025Flat 1018, Waterhouse Tower, 1, Dutton Street, Manchester, M3 1APFlatsLeasehold£349,470
24 Jul 2025Flat 1017, Waterhouse Tower, 1, Dutton Street, Manchester, M3 1APFlatsLeasehold£425,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 915, Waterhouse Tower, 1, Dutton Street, Manchester, M3 1APFlatsLeasehold£297,000

Schools

In the M3 1AP postcode area, located within Strangeways, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 1AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 1AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 1AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodNew Century Park, Manchester, M4 4EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTexaco58 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M4 4EXWalking directions to Texaco
0.2 miGreat Ducie St Convenience Store175 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1FFWalking directions to Great Ducie St Convenience Store
0.3 miSainsbury's Local101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op Food1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 M3 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Naeem Hassan

Cheetham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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
WardCheethamE05011356
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StrangewaysE02006915
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 058CE01033674
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-07-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 1AP

Is M3 1AP (Strangeways) safe?

The area around M3 1AP records about 639 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, vehicle crime and other crime.

What is the average house price near M3 1AP?

The median sale price around M3 1AP in Strangeways is £220,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 1AP?

There are 16 schools close to M3 1AP, including Chetham's School of Music, Digital Advantage and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 1AP?

The closest station to M3 1AP is Manchester Victoria, about 284 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 1AP?

M3 1AP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,903 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 1AP (Strangeways) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M3 1AP is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Naeem Hassan (Labour 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.