Postcode M3 1LG 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 Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Catherine's.
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 11.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M3 1LG.
Strangeways near M3 1LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Catherine's | Medium | Walking directions to St Catherine's |
| 0.4 mi | Cheetham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cheetham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Angel Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Angel Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £316,000 | £278 |
| Flats | 98 | £236,770 | £319 |
| Terraced | 16 | £185,500 | £185 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £165,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1LG.
In the M3 1LG postcode area, located within Strangeways, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 1LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Texaco | 58 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M4 4EX | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.2 mi | Rodyna | 151 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8LY | Walking directions to Rodyna |
| 0.3 mi | Great Ducie St Convenience Store | 175 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1FF | Walking directions to Great Ducie St Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Malavan Super Market | 26 Bury New Road, Manchester, M8 8EL | Walking directions to Malavan Super Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | New Century Park, Manchester, M4 4EE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Naeem Hassan
Cheetham - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M3 1LG 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 1LG in Strangeways is £220,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M3 1LG, including Cheetwood Primary School (Good), The Cooperative College and Digital Advantage. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 1LG is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 610 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M3 1LG 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 1LG 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).
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.