Postcode M4 1LW is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the City Centre North & Collyhurst area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 741.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year. The median sale price in Piccadilly is £225,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.
City Centre North & Collyhurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,056 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 741.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from M4 1LW.
City Centre North & Collyhurst near M4 1LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (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 |
| 0.5 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £250,000 | £— |
| Flats | 180 | £225,000 | £319 |
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 | £241,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £218,063 | £250,000 |
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 | £358 | £341 |
| 2026 | £329 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 1LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | 70, Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LG | Other | Freehold | £533,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 8, 77, Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 11, Oak Street, Manchester, M4 5JD | Other | Leasehold | £20,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 1, Martlesham Walk, Manchester, M4 1LY | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 104, Smithfield Buildings, 44, Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LA | Flats | Leasehold | £198,706 |
In the M4 1LW postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy New Islington | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Chetham's School of Music | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Abbey College Manchester | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M4 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Northern Quarter Super Store & Off Licence | Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE | Walking directions to Northern Quarter Super Store & Off Licence |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Stevenson Mini Market | 3b Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DN | Walking directions to Stevenson Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Manchester Mini Market | 16 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ | Walking directions to Manchester Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 4 New George Street, Manchester, M4 4AE | Walking directions to Spar |
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 M4 1LW, 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 area around M4 1LW records about 741 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around M4 1LW in Piccadilly is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M4 1LW, including Co-op Academy New Islington (Good), Chetham's School of Music and Abbey College Manchester. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M4 1LW is Market Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 341 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 1LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,056 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 1LW 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).