Postcode M3 4LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Castlefield & Deansgate area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castlefield & Deansgate is £66,862 per year. The median sale price in Deansgate is £260,000 (around £379 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,875 and £350,000. The nearest station is Deansgate, about 0.2 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.
Castlefield & Deansgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,530 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 163 ft away from M3 4LZ.
Castlefield & Deansgate near M3 4LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deansgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| 0.2 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Manchester Oxford Road | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Oxford Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hulme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hulme Park |
| 0.1 mi | Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park |
| 0.1 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,200,000 | £572 |
| Flats | 235 | £260,000 | £378 |
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 | £258,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 |
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 | £367 |
| 2026 | £370 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 4LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | Flat 506, Castlegate, 2, Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4QG | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Flat B04, Castlegate, 2, Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4QG | Flats | Leasehold | £228,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 507, Castlegate, 2, Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4QG | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Flat 410, Castlegate, 2, Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4QG | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 401, Castlegate, 2, Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4QG | Flats | Leasehold | £212,000 |
In the M3 4LZ postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Crown Street Primary School | Free schools | Unrated. | |
Crown Street Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
St Philip's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2014
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M3 4LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ellesmere Street, Manchester, M15 4JY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M3 4LZ, 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 4LZ records about 248 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M3 4LZ in Deansgate is £260,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 236 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M3 4LZ, including Crown Street Primary School, St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good) and St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M3 4LZ is Deansgate, about 247 m away.
M3 4LZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,530 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 4LZ 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).