Postcode M3 3AE is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Castlefield & Deansgate area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 356.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year. The nearest station is Salford Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park.
Castlefield & Deansgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from M3 3AE.
Castlefield & Deansgate near M3 3AE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salford Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Salford Central | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Central |
| 0.5 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 3AE.
In the M3 3AE postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 3AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6 Stanley Street, Salford, M3 5GS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 18-20 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3DS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Chapel Convenience Store | 138 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6AF | Walking directions to Chapel Convenience Store |
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 3AE, 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 3AE records about 356 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around M3 3AE in Castlefield & Deansgate is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M3 3AE, including Abbey College Manchester, St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good) and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 3AE is Salford Central, about 240 m away.
M3 3AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,539 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 3AE 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.