Postcode M4 6BW is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Miles Platting & New Islington North area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels. The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year. The nearest station is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotton Field Park.
Miles Platting & New Islington North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Miles Platting & New Islington North has a high crime rate.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M4 6BW.
Miles Platting & New Islington North near M4 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Manchester Piccadilly | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cotton Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Cotton Field Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ancoats Green | Small | Walking directions to Ancoats Green |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Mill Park |
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 6BW.
In the M4 6BW postcode area, located within Miles Platting & New Islington North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Zaf's GoLocal | 128 Butler Street, Manchester, M4 7JJ | Walking directions to Zaf's GoLocal |
| 0.3 mi | The Vietnamese Store | 80-84 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EB | Walking directions to The Vietnamese Store |
| 0.3 mi | MM2 Local | 119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG | Walking directions to MM2 Local |
| 0.3 mi | Wing Yip Superstore | 2 Cassidy Close, Manchester, M4 5HU | Walking directions to Wing Yip Superstore |
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 6BW, 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 6BW in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M4 6BW, including Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding), St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M4 6BW is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 469 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 6BW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 487 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 6BW 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.