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M3 4NE

Stone Street

Deansgate

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Overview

Postcode M3 4NE 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 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 nearest station is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Castlefield & Deansgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from M3 4NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Castlefield & Deansgate near M3 4NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 4NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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
0.5 mi

St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 4NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCastlefield Viaduct Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park
0 miRoman GardensSmallWalking directions to Roman Gardens
0.1 miSt John's GardensSmallWalking directions to St John's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
4,811.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.37(+40%)
Vehicle crime
44.19(+638%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.73(+132%)
Other theft
31.1(+371%)
Public order
30.28(+199%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
76.54%
Other White
16
8.94%
Indian
7
3.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.79%
Chinese
3
1.68%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
77.09%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.15%
No qualifications
7
3.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.68%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
49.09%
Owns with a mortgage
34
30.91%
Owns outright
11
10%
Other forms of private rent
8
7.27%
Other social rented
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

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 4NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 4NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 2025Ground Floor Unit, Westpoint, 3 - 9, Duke Street, Manchester, M3 4NFOtherLeasehold£330,000
12 May 2025Apartment 306, 1, Rice Street, Manchester, M3 4JLFlatsLeasehold£280,000
08 May 2026Flat 55, 7, Collier Street, Manchester, M3 4NAFlatsLeasehold£220,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 36, 7, Collier Street, Manchester, M3 4NAFlatsLeasehold£192,000
09 Jun 2025Flat 33, 7, Collier Street, Manchester, M3 4NAFlatsLeasehold£183,000

Schools

In the M3 4NE postcode area, located within Castlefield & Deansgate, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 4NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCrown Street Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 4NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLakeland Grocers345 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LGWalking directions to Lakeland Grocers
0.2 miTesco Express11 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM&S Foodhall1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EBWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalQuay Street, Manchester, M3 3HNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miSainsbury's Local4 Isabella Banks Street, Manchester, M15 4RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 4NE, 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 060CE01033682
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 4NE

Is M3 4NE (Castlefield & Deansgate) safe?

The area around M3 4NE 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near M3 4NE?

The median sale price around M3 4NE 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 4NE?

There are 20 schools close to M3 4NE, including Crown Street Primary School, St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (Good) and Abbey College Manchester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 4NE?

The closest station to M3 4NE is Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 277 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M3 4NE?

M3 4NE 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).

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

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