Postcode M4 5GU is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Piccadilly & Ancoats area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 98% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year. The median sale price in Piccadilly is £225,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotton Field Park.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,565 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very low crime rate, with approximately 2.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from M4 5GU.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M4 5GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Manchester Piccadilly | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly |
| 0.4 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
| 0.3 mi | Piccadilly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £250,000 | £— |
| Flats | 180 | £225,000 | £319 |
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 | £241,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £218,063 | £250,000 |
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 | £358 | £341 |
| 2026 | £329 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 5GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | Flat 24, 1, Binns Place, Manchester, M4 5BY | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Flat 27, 1, Binns Place, Manchester, M4 5BY | Flats | Leasehold | £426,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Flat 22, 1, Binns Place, Manchester, M4 5BY | Flats | Leasehold | £423,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 7, 1, Binns Place, Manchester, M4 5BY | Flats | Leasehold | £444,595 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Flat 30, 1, Binns Place, Manchester, M4 5BY | Flats | Leasehold | £1,300,000 |
In the M4 5GU postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy New Islington | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2021. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Anne's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2015. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M4 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | MM2 Local | 119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG | Walking directions to MM2 Local |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 100 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 6DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Ancoats General Store | 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB | Walking directions to Ancoats General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Stevenson Mini Market | 3b Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DN | Walking directions to Stevenson Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M4 5GU, 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 5GU records about 2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 median sale price around M4 5GU in Piccadilly is £225,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M4 5GU, including Co-op Academy New Islington (Good), St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and St Anne's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M4 5GU is Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink), about 583 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 5GU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,565 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 5GU 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).