Postcode insights

M3 4JA

Water Street

Hulme

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Detailed insights for M3 4JA

Overview

Postcode M3 4JA is located in a major urban area, within the Hulme ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Hulme Park & St George's area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hulme Park & St George's is £44,555 per year. The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barrack Street Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Hulme Park & St George's has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hulme Park & St George's has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 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 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hulme Park & St George's is £44,555 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from M3 4JA.

Flood risk

Low

Hulme Park & St George's near M3 4JA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 4JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.5 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 4JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarrack Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Barrack Street Park
0.3 miCastlefield Viaduct Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park
0.4 miRoman GardensSmallWalking directions to Roman Gardens

Area Profile

Population
174
Population density
6,304.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.7(-50%)
Vehicle crime
14.54(+143%)
Public order
9.7(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
68%
Other White
20
11.43%
Chinese
6
3.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.86%
Arab
5
2.86%
Total population: 175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
69.36%
Level 3 (A level)
33
19.08%
No qualifications
11
6.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1
0.58%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
71.43%
Owns with a mortgage
19
18.1%
Owns outright
6
5.71%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.76%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Hulme

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £250K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,622 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hulme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£315,000£343
Semi-Detached1£264,000£341
Terraced11£240,000£341
Flats130£200,000£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hulme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulme.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£158,000£149,500
2017£192,218£156,750£155,000
2018£170,000£177,000£340,000
2019£170,000£178,500£177,500
2020£228,858£199,000£199,000
2021£220,000£206,500£210,800
2022£220,000£218,500£255,000
2023£199,000£253,000£211,000
2024£225,000£257,000£248,500
2025£209,975£264,000£240,000
2026£192,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hulme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulme.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£225£214
2017£319£230£210
2018£301£235£313
2019£261£255£234
2020£323£232£260
2021£393£266£275
2022£344£296£285
2023£299£346£263
2024£340£341£272
2025£324£293£314
2026£289£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hulme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hulme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 4JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 4JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 2025Apartment 55, 191, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JAFlatsLeasehold£232,500
24 Jul 2025Apartment 3, 191, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JAFlatsLeasehold£195,000
24 Jun 2025Apartment 49, 191, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JAFlatsLeasehold£155,000
13 Jun 2025Apartment 50, 191, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JAFlatsLeasehold£152,500
29 Aug 2025Apartment 81, 189, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JEFlatsLeasehold£217,600

Schools

In the M3 4JA postcode area, located within Hulme Park & St George's, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 4JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCrown Street Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 4JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 4JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyEllesmere Street, Manchester, M15 4JYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miLittle WaitroseSalford, M5 4TSWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miCo-op FoodOrdsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressSpinners Way, Manchester, M15 4UXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QUWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 4JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bernard Joseph Ekbery

Hulme - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Afzal Khan

Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester RusholmeE14001353
WardHulmeE05011368
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hulme Park & St George'sE02006916
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 059DE01033673
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 4JA

Is M3 4JA (Hulme Park & St George's) safe?

The area around M3 4JA records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M3 4JA?

The median sale price around M3 4JA in Hulme Park & St George's is £205,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 4JA?

There are 16 schools close to M3 4JA, including Crown Street Primary School, St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 4JA?

The closest station to M3 4JA is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 560 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M3 4JA?

M3 4JA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 4JA (Hulme Park & St George's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M3 4JA is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bernard Joseph Ekbery (Green 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.