Postcode M4 3AL is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the City Centre North & Collyhurst area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,533 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 32.4× 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 nearest station is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.
City Centre North & Collyhurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,533 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from M4 3AL.
City Centre North & Collyhurst near M4 3AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Angel Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Angel Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Cathedral Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Piccadilly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 3AL.
In the M4 3AL postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 58-66 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1PW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 55A Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Aleef | 1A High Street, Manchester, M4 1QB | Walking directions to Aleef |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisan | 4 Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 2AD | Walking directions to Morrisan |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 38 High Street, Manchester, M4 1QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3AL, 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 3AL records about 3533 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around M4 3AL in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M4 3AL, including Abbey College Manchester, Chetham's School of Music and Digital Advantage. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M4 3AL is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 113 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 3AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,008 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 3AL 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.