Postcode insights

M3 1LG

Southall Street

Cheetham

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Detailed insights for M3 1LG

Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
639
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

11%

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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M3 1LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Strangeways near M3 1LG 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 1LG
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 1LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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
286
Population density
873.7 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
77
26.64%
Other White
44
15.22%
Other
43
14.88%
Other Asian
27
9.34%
Arab
23
7.96%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
34.01%
No qualifications
70
28.34%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
64.52%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.9%
Other social rented
17
10.97%
Owns outright
13
8.39%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.58%
Total households: 155

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 1LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20251, Augustus Street, Manchester, M3 1HZOtherLeasehold£650,000
18 Mar 202514, Stocks Street, Manchester, M8 8QGOtherLeasehold£600,000
03 Oct 2025Apartment 1502, Britton House, 21, Lord Street, Manchester, M4 4FQFlatsLeasehold£165,000
06 Oct 2025Apartment 703, Britton House, 21, Lord Street, Manchester, M4 4FNFlatsLeasehold£200,000
05 Mar 2025Apartment 107, Britton House, 21, Lord Street, Manchester, M4 4FNFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the M3 1LG postcode area, located within Strangeways, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 1LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCheetwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 1LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 1LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTexaco58 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M4 4EXWalking directions to Texaco
0.2 miRodyna151 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8LYWalking directions to Rodyna
0.3 miGreat Ducie St Convenience Store175 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1FFWalking directions to Great Ducie St Convenience Store
0.3 miMalavan Super Market26 Bury New Road, Manchester, M8 8ELWalking directions to Malavan Super Market
0.3 miCo-op FoodNew Century Park, Manchester, M4 4EEWalking 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 1LG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 1LG

Is M3 1LG (Strangeways) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near M3 1LG?

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.

What schools are near M3 1LG?

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.

What is the nearest station to M3 1LG?

The closest station to M3 1LG is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 610 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M3 1LG?

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).

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

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).

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.