Postcode insights

M4 4HY

Ashley Street

Piccadilly

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Detailed insights for M4 4HY

Overview

Postcode M4 4HY 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 482 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.4× 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 Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sand Street.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
482
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 482 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from M4 4HY.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre North & Collyhurst near M4 4HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M4 4HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M4 4HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSand StreetMediumWalking directions to Sand Street
0.3 miSt Catherine'sMediumWalking directions to St Catherine's
0.2 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
3,632.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
135.56(+263%)
Anti-social behaviour
115.65(+544%)
Vehicle crime
97.9(+1534%)
Other theft
62.94(+854%)
Public order
54.87(+442%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
55.65%
Other White
36
15.06%
Indian
20
8.37%
African
17
7.11%
Chinese
5
2.09%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
77.43%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.54%
Other
6
2.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.21%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
98
71.01%
Owns with a mortgage
26
18.84%
Owns outright
5
3.62%
Social rents from council
5
3.62%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Piccadilly

Median price£229,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £282K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Piccadilly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£381,500£341
Flats168£228,550£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Piccadilly

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Piccadilly.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Piccadilly.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Piccadilly.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Piccadilly.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Piccadilly in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 4HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 4HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Apartment 308, 6, Ludgate Hill, Manchester, M4 4BWFlatsLeasehold£156,000
27 Mar 2026Apartment 74, The Citadel, 15, Ludgate Hill, Manchester, M4 4APFlatsLeasehold£160,000
27 Apr 2026Apartment 308, 5, Ludgate Hill, Manchester, M4 4TGFlatsLeasehold£82,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 27, Phase 3 The Tobacco Factory, 2A, Naples Street, Manchester, M4 4DHFlatsLeasehold£242,000
21 Apr 2026Flat 19, Tobacco Factory Phase 1, 30, Ludgate Hill, Manchester, M4 4TFFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the M4 4HY postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M4 4HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAbbott Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 4HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M4 4HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWing Yip Superstore2 Cassidy Close, Manchester, M4 5HUWalking directions to Wing Yip Superstore
0.2 miCo-op Food4 Angel Street, Manchester, M4 4BRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miThe Vietnamese Store80-84 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EBWalking directions to The Vietnamese Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressGreat Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5DBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miShudehill Convenience Store91 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4ANWalking directions to Shudehill Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

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 M4 4HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ross Steven

Piccadilly - 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
WardPiccadillyE05011376
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre North & CollyhurstE02006902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 054DE01033664
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M4 4HY

Is M4 4HY (City Centre North & Collyhurst) safe?

The area around M4 4HY records about 482 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.

What is the average house price near M4 4HY?

The median sale price around M4 4HY in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M4 4HY?

There are 17 schools close to M4 4HY, including St Patrick's RC Primary School (Good), Abbott Community Primary School (Outstanding) and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M4 4HY?

The closest station to M4 4HY is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 594 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M4 4HY?

M4 4HY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M4 4HY (City Centre North & Collyhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M4 4HY 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).

Data Sources

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.