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M3 4LB

Deansgate

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M3 4LB

Overview

Postcode M3 4LB 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. The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year. The nearest station is Deansgate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hulme Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Castlefield & Deansgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,136 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from M3 4LB.

Flood risk

Medium

Castlefield & Deansgate near M3 4LB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Deansgate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 4LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.1 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Manchester Oxford Road

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 4LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHulme ParkMediumWalking directions to Hulme Park
0.2 miCastlefield Viaduct Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park
0.2 miRoman GardensSmallWalking directions to Roman Gardens

Area Profile

Population
147
Population density
5,642 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
69.86%
Other White
18
12.33%
Indian
10
6.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
2.05%
Roma
3
2.05%
Total population: 146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
70.14%
Level 3 (A level)
22
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
7.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
3.47%
No qualifications
2
1.39%
Total 16+ residents: 144

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
78.41%
Owns with a mortgage
9
10.23%
Owns outright
6
6.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.41%
Social rents from council
1
1.14%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price£240,100
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)201
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £315K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £240,100 (about £342 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deansgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,200,000£584
Flats200£240,050£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deansgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
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£226,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£327
2017£335
2018£316
2019£319
2020£411
2021£432
2022£418
2023£419
2024£455
2025£340
2026£354
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 4LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Flat 50, 386, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LBFlatsLeasehold£134,000
01 May 2026Flat 50, 386, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 34, Deansgate Quay, 386, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LBFlatsLeasehold£355,000
12 Jun 2025Flat 21, 388, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LBFlatsLeasehold£140,000
13 May 2025Flat 43, 386, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LBFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the M3 4LB postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 4LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCrown Street Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M3 4LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 4LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLakeland Grocers345 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LGWalking directions to Lakeland Grocers
0.2 miSainsbury's Local4 Isabella Banks Street, Manchester, M15 4RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express11 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalQuay Street, Manchester, M3 3HNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miSeoul & TokyoManchester, M15 6APWalking directions to Seoul & Tokyo

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

Local councillors

Sarah Wakefield

Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardDeansgateE05011361
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castlefield & DeansgateE02006917
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 060EE01034131
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 4LB

What is the average house price near M3 4LB?

The median sale price around M3 4LB in Deansgate is £240,100 (about £342 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 4LB?

There are 19 schools close to M3 4LB, including Crown Street Primary School, St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good) and St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 4LB?

The closest station to M3 4LB is Deansgate, about 135 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 4LB?

M3 4LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 4LB (Castlefield & Deansgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M3 4LB 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).