Postcode insights

M4 4LQ

Deansgate

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M4 4LQ

Overview

Postcode M4 4LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Deansgate 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 Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3533
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,533 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 146 ft away from M4 4LQ.

Flood risk

N/A

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

Transport

The nearest station is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M4 4LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
0.1 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria
0.2 mi

Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M4 4LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.1 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens
0.5 miPiccadilly GardensSmallWalking directions to Piccadilly Gardens

Area Profile

Population
550
Population density
1,459.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
934.72(+16072%)
Theft from the person
802.73(+68509%)
Violence and sexual offences
778.34(+1987%)
Anti-social behaviour
696.56(+3781%)
Other theft
581.06(+8704%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
53.28%
Other White
62
11.31%
Chinese
47
8.58%
African
30
5.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
3.65%
Total population: 548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
44.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
114
24.52%
Level 3 (A level)
76
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
5.81%
No qualifications
21
4.52%
Total 16+ residents: 465

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
128
68.82%
Owns outright
22
11.83%
Owns with a mortgage
22
11.83%
Other social rented
7
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.69%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,700 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
Flats196£230,000£331

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£210,000
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£335
2026£345
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 M4 4LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 4LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202621, Parkers Apartments, 115, Corporation Street, Manchester, M4 4HBFlatsLeasehold£225,000
22 Aug 20258, Parkers Apartments, 115, Corporation Street, Manchester, M4 4HBFlatsLeasehold£167,875
18 Aug 202535, Parkers Apartments, 115, Corporation Street, Manchester, M4 4HBFlatsLeasehold£216,000
14 Nov 2025Apartment 701, Vallea Court, 1, Redbank, Manchester, M4 4FEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
22 Oct 2025Apartment 102, Vallea Court, 1, Redbank, Manchester, M4 4FEFlatsLeasehold£208,000

Schools

In the M4 4LQ postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M4 4LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M4 4LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op FoodNew Century Park, Manchester, M4 4EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMorrisan4 Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 2ADWalking directions to Morrisan
0.2 miShudehill Convenience Store91 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4ANWalking directions to Shudehill Convenience Store
0.2 miCo-op Food4 Angel Street, Manchester, M4 4BRWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4LQ, 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)City Centre North & CollyhurstE02006902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 054CE01033658
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2024-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M4 4LQ

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

The area around M4 4LQ 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.

What is the average house price near M4 4LQ?

The median sale price around M4 4LQ in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £230,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M4 4LQ?

There are 14 schools close to M4 4LQ, including The Cooperative College, Digital Advantage and Chetham's School of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M4 4LQ?

The closest station to M4 4LQ is Victoria (Manchester Metrolink), about 70 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M4 4LQ?

M4 4LQ 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).

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

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

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.