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M3 1JD

Empire Street

Cheetham

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Overview

Postcode M3 1JD is located in a major urban area, within the Cheetham area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheetham Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 273.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheetham Hill is £41,653 per year. The median sale price in Cheetham is £246,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,250 and £344,750. The nearest station is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Catherine's.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
273
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Cheetham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,600 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cheetham Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 273.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cheetham Hill is £41,653 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from M3 1JD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 1JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria
0.6 mi

Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 1JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Catherine'sMediumWalking directions to St Catherine's
0.4 miCheetham ParkMediumWalking directions to Cheetham Park
0.4 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
2,357.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
104.4(+1643%)
Shoplifting
66.32(+1047%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.68(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.89(+221%)
Other theft
26.92(+308%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
64
41.03%
Other White
39
25%
African
12
7.69%
Indian
7
4.49%
Other
7
4.49%
Total population: 156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
72.9%
Level 3 (A level)
15
9.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
6.45%
No qualifications
8
5.16%
Other
4
2.58%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
75.24%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.29%
Other social rented
5
4.76%
Owns outright
3
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.9%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Cheetham

Median price: £246,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 162
Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £345K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Cheetham area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £595,000.

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
Flats123£250,000£404
Semi-Detached12£223,000£284
Terraced25£210,000£258

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£280,170£215,000£185,000
2026£240,000£185,000£216,000£225,000
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£466£288£196
2026£107£276£212£256
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 1JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2025Unit 7, Little Giants Mall, 30 - 32, Knowsley Street, Manchester, M8 8HQOtherLeasehold£54,000
22 Dec 202542, Southall Street, Manchester, M3 1LGOtherLeasehold£400,000
04 Feb 20261, Knowsley Street, Manchester, M8 8QNOtherFreehold£533,000
25 Mar 2026Unit 7, 21 - 23, Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8LZOtherLeasehold£150,000
07 Aug 2026Apartment 109, Britton House, 21, Lord Street, Manchester, M4 4FNFlatsLeasehold£127,500

Schools

In the M3 1JD postcode area, located within Cheetham Hill, there are 14 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for M3 1JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryCheetwood Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryEden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterFree schools
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimarySt Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M3 1JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 1JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRodyna151 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8LYWalking directions to Rodyna
0.2 miTexaco58 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M4 4EXWalking directions to Texaco
0.3 miCo-op FoodNew Century Park, Manchester, M4 4EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miM&S FoodhallElizabeth Street, Manchester, M8 8EPWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miGreat Ducie St Convenience Store175 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1FFWalking directions to Great Ducie St Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 1JD, 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)Cheetham HillE02006913
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 056CE01033665
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 1JD

Is M3 1JD (Cheetham Hill) safe?

The area around M3 1JD records about 273 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 vehicle crime, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near M3 1JD?

The median sale price around M3 1JD in Cheetham is £246,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 1JD?

There are 20 schools close to M3 1JD, including Cheetwood Primary School (Good), Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester (Outstanding) and St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M3 1JD?

The closest station to M3 1JD is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 616 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M3 1JD?

M3 1JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 1JD (Cheetham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M3 1JD 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).