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M4 5JU

Swan Street

Piccadilly

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Detailed insights for M4 5JU

Overview

Postcode M4 5JU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 741.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.8× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
741
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 741.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from M4 5JU.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre North & Collyhurst near M4 5JU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M4 5JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M4 5JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.5 miAncoats GreenSmallWalking directions to Ancoats Green
0.3 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
6,110.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
199.87(+1013%)
Violence and sexual offences
176.39(+373%)
Other theft
110.66(+1577%)
Public order
102.62(+913%)
Vehicle crime
89.2(+1389%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
62.08%
Other White
48
13.48%
Arab
22
6.18%
Irish
16
4.49%
Chinese
9
2.53%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
235
68.71%
Level 3 (A level)
50
14.62%
No qualifications
23
6.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
4.09%
Apprenticeship
10
2.92%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
115
56.93%
Owns with a mortgage
32
15.84%
Owns outright
22
10.89%
Social rents from council
11
5.45%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.46%
Total households: 202

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 5JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 5JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202562 - 64, Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JUOtherFreehold£700,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 313, 122, High Street, Manchester, M4 1ABFlatsLeasehold£257,000
08 May 2025Flat 202, 122, High Street, Manchester, M4 1ABFlatsLeasehold£235,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 505, 122, High Street, Manchester, M4 1ABFlatsLeasehold£246,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 102, 122, High Street, Manchester, M4 1ABFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the M4 5JU postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M4 5JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M4 5JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar4 New George Street, Manchester, M4 4AEWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miShudehill Convenience Store91 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4ANWalking directions to Shudehill Convenience Store
0.1 miCo-op Food4 Angel Street, Manchester, M4 4BRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressGreat Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5DBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local80 - 82 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 5JU, 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 054EE01033667
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M4 5JU

Is M4 5JU (City Centre North & Collyhurst) safe?

The area around M4 5JU records about 741 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 5JU?

The median sale price around M4 5JU 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 5JU?

There are 14 schools close to M4 5JU, including Digital Advantage, The Cooperative College and Chetham's School of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M4 5JU?

The closest station to M4 5JU is Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink), about 280 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M4 5JU?

M4 5JU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,978 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M4 5JU (City Centre North & Collyhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M4 5JU 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.