Postcode M4 1LF is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Piccadilly & Ancoats area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year. The nearest station is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from M4 1LF.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M4 1LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Angel Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Angel Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £381,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 168 | £228,550 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £191,500 | £98,475 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £197,450 | £248,250 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £144,750 |
| 2021 | £258,740 | £383,678 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £468,921 |
| 2023 | £314,844 | £487,000 |
| 2024 | £265,500 | £336,600 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £268 |
| 2017 | £283 | £206 |
| 2018 | £299 | £317 |
| 2019 | £317 | £298 |
| 2020 | £364 | £353 |
| 2021 | £406 | £325 |
| 2022 | £410 | £469 |
| 2023 | £427 | £429 |
| 2024 | £421 | £368 |
| 2025 | £355 | £341 |
| 2026 | £314 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 1LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 6 - 14, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AZ | Other | Freehold | £4,650,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 5, Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JJ | Other | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 405, 35, Houldsworth Street, Manchester, M1 1EB | Other | Freehold | £517,068 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Apartment 7, 31, Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Apartment 409, 6, Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the M4 1LF postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 1LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Northern Quarter Super Store & Off Licence | Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE | Walking directions to Northern Quarter Super Store & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Stevenson Mini Market | 3b Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DN | Walking directions to Stevenson Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ancoats General Store | 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB | Walking directions to Ancoats General Store |
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 M4 1LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Steven
Piccadilly - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The median sale price around M4 1LF in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M4 1LF, including The Cooperative College, Digital Advantage and Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M4 1LF is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 420 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 1LF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,952 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 M4 1LF is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Steven (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.