Postcode M4 5AF is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick 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 0.4 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.
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 3.4% 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 55 ft away from M4 5AF.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M4 5AF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £688,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £338,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £290,000 | £333 |
| Terraced | 22 | £272,500 | £302 |
| Flats | 172 | £217,250 | £338 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,500 | £150,000 | £194,995 | £161,500 |
| 2017 | £172,500 | £185,000 | £158,000 | £192,500 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £200,000 | £209,995 | £202,000 |
| 2019 | £267,475 | £231,750 | £224,995 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | — | £220,000 | £197,500 | £322,500 |
| 2021 | £299,995 | £245,000 | £277,498 | £268,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £238,000 | £244,000 | £297,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £247,000 | £226,000 | £300,400 |
| 2024 | £248,600 | £248,000 | £302,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | — | £245,000 | £277,500 | £262,500 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £205,000 | £251,500 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £243 | £197 | £206 |
| 2017 | £162 | £267 | £232 | £213 |
| 2018 | £210 | £293 | £217 | £224 |
| 2019 | £224 | £324 | £245 | £241 |
| 2020 | — | £338 | £255 | £305 |
| 2021 | £287 | £347 | £287 | £300 |
| 2022 | £223 | £356 | £291 | £308 |
| 2023 | £292 | £353 | £324 | £323 |
| 2024 | £241 | £363 | £351 | £305 |
| 2025 | — | £360 | £375 | £318 |
| 2026 | £317 | £324 | £314 | £317 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 5AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 508, Nuovo Apartments, 59, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AN | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 518, Nuovo Apartments, 59, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AN | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 507, Nuovo Apartments, 59, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AN | Flats | Leasehold | £203,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 501, Nuovo Apartments, 59, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AN | Flats | Leasehold | £247,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 109, Nuovo Apartments, 59, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AH | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the M4 5AF postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ancoats General Store | 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB | Walking directions to Ancoats General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | MM2 Local | 119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG | Walking directions to MM2 Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hussayn Salem
Ancoats & Beswick - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The median sale price around M4 5AF in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M4 5AF, including Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding), St Patrick's RC Primary School (Good) and Digital Advantage. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M4 5AF is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 601 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 5AF 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 5AF is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hussayn Salem (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.