Postcode insights

M4 5DY

Great Ancoats Street

Ancoats & Beswick

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Detailed insights for M4 5DY

Overview

Postcode M4 5DY 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, with around 370.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
370
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
88%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 370.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

88%

Approximately 88.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from M4 5DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Piccadilly & Ancoats near M4 5DY 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 5DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M4 5DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.3 miCotton Field ParkSmallWalking directions to Cotton Field Park
0.2 miAncoats GreenSmallWalking directions to Ancoats Green

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
24,324.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
160.46(+2579%)
Violence and sexual offences
56.84(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.8(+183%)
Other theft
30.18(+357%)
Public order
26.16(+158%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
83.33%
Irish
10
5.56%
Other White
6
3.33%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.67%
Chinese
2
1.11%
Total population: 180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
53.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
22.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
6.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.25%
Apprenticeship
10
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
91
54.82%
Other social rented
55
33.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.43%
Owns outright
2
1.2%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.2%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Ancoats & Beswick

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £300K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£338,000£317
Semi-Detached7£290,000£333
Terraced22£272,500£302
Flats172£217,250£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ancoats & Beswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ancoats & Beswick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 5DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 5DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202517, Anita Street, Manchester, M4 5DUFlatsLeasehold£290,000
24 Mar 202520, Anita Street, Manchester, M4 5DUFlatsLeasehold£280,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 1, 32A, George Leigh Street, Manchester, M4 5DGFlatsLeasehold£415,000
23 Feb 202660A, Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EEFlatsLeasehold£250,000
30 May 202521, Loom Street, Manchester, M4 6FGFlatsLeasehold£688,500

Schools

In the M4 5DY postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M4 5DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy New IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAbbott Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 5DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M4 5DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Vietnamese Store80-84 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EBWalking directions to The Vietnamese Store
0.1 miCo-op Food45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miWing Yip Superstore2 Cassidy Close, Manchester, M4 5HUWalking directions to Wing Yip Superstore
0.1 miTesco ExpressGreat Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5DBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAncoats General Store57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5ABWalking directions to Ancoats General 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 5DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hussayn Salem

Ancoats & Beswick - 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
WardAncoats & BeswickE05011350
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Piccadilly & AncoatsE02006912
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 055EE01033661
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M4 5DY

Is M4 5DY (Piccadilly & Ancoats) safe?

The area around M4 5DY records about 370 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near M4 5DY?

The median sale price around M4 5DY in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M4 5DY?

There are 15 schools close to M4 5DY, including Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding), St Patrick's RC Primary School (Good) and Abbott Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M4 5DY?

The closest station to M4 5DY is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 654 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M4 5DY?

M4 5DY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M4 5DY (Piccadilly & Ancoats) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M4 5DY 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).

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.