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M3 1RR

Great Ducie Street

Cheetham

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Overview

Postcode M3 1RR 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 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blackfriars Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
639
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Strangeways has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,364 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% 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%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from M3 1RR.

Flood risk

Low

Strangeways near M3 1RR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 1RR
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)
0.3 mi

Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 1RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlackfriars ParkSmallWalking directions to Blackfriars Park
0.5 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.3 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens

Area Profile

Population
840
Population density
4,053 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
561
66.47%
Other White
51
6.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
5.81%
Pakistani
48
5.69%
Caribbean
31
3.67%
Total population: 844

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
288
34.41%
No qualifications
166
19.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
136
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
112
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
78
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 837

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
77.12%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.56%
Owns outright
7
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Cheetham

Median price£241,500
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £341K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £356 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
Semi-Detached8£255,000£287
Flats142£245,383£423
Terraced21£190,000£204

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£258,337£220,000£185,000
2026£240,000£181,500£150,000£200,000
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£443£290£196
2026£107£261£106£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 1RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Apartment 125, Tempus Tower, 9, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1NPFlatsLeasehold£90,000
17 Apr 2025509, The Beaumont Building, 22, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1DYFlatsLeasehold£150,000
16 May 2025118, The Beaumont Building, 22, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1DXFlatsLeasehold£130,000
07 Nov 2025Apartment 23, Sorting Office Building, 7, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1NJFlatsLeasehold£240,000
04 Jun 2025Apartment 1005, 96, Greengate, Salford, M3 7JEFlatsLeasehold£172,950

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M3 1RR

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

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 1RR, 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 Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 1RR

Is M3 1RR (Strangeways) safe?

The area around M3 1RR 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 1RR?

The median sale price around M3 1RR in Cheetham is £241,500 (about £356 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 1RR?

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

What is the nearest station to M3 1RR?

The closest station to M3 1RR is Manchester Victoria, about 320 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 1RR?

M3 1RR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,364 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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