Postcode M3 4ED 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 3,013.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 27.6× 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 Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park.
Castlefield & Deansgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,013.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from M3 4ED.
Castlefield & Deansgate near M3 4ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| 0.3 mi | St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park |
| 0.2 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 4ED.
In the M3 4ED postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 4ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Lakeland Grocers | 345 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LG | Walking directions to Lakeland Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 4 Isabella Banks Street, Manchester, M15 4RL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 4ED, 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 4ED records about 3014 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 4ED in Castlefield & Deansgate is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M3 4ED, including Abbey College Manchester, Crown Street Primary School and St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 4ED is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 250 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M3 4ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,269 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 4ED 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.