Postcode M3 1BF is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.
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.
Strangeways has a very high crime rate, with approximately 639.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from M3 1BF.
Strangeways near M3 1BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manchester Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Victoria |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Angel Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Angel Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Cathedral Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Angel Square | Small | Walking directions to Angel Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £584 |
| Flats | 196 | £230,000 | £331 |
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 | £210,000 |
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 | £335 |
| 2026 | £345 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1BF.
In the M3 1BF postcode area, located within Strangeways, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 1BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | New Century Park, Manchester, M4 4EE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Texaco | 58 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M4 4EX | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisan | 4 Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 2AD | Walking directions to Morrisan |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M3 1BF, 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 M3 1BF 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.
The median sale price around M3 1BF in Strangeways is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M3 1BF, including Chetham's School of Music, The Cooperative College and Digital Advantage. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 1BF is Manchester Victoria, about 122 m away.
M3 1BF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M3 1BF 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).
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.