Postcode insights

M4 6BZ

Butler Street

Ancoats & Beswick

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Detailed insights for M4 6BZ

Overview

Postcode M4 6BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the City Centre North & Collyhurst area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from M4 6BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre North & Collyhurst near M4 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M4 6BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M4 6BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.3 miCotton Field ParkSmallWalking directions to Cotton Field Park
0.1 miAncoats GreenSmallWalking directions to Ancoats Green

Area Profile

Population
139
Population density
4,440.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.08(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.33(+58%)
Vehicle crime
26.95(+350%)
Public order
18.66(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.82(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71
50.71%
Other White
21
15%
Indian
16
11.43%
African
7
5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
3.57%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
78.03%
Level 3 (A level)
19
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
3.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
3
2.27%
No qualifications
2
1.52%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
83.12%
Other social rented
8
10.39%
Owns with a mortgage
4
5.19%
Social rents from council
1
1.3%
Total households: 77

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 6BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 6BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202548, Butler Street, Manchester, M4 6JPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£365,000
13 Feb 20265, Garforth Avenue, Manchester, M4 6JSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£310,000
10 Nov 202520, Garforth Avenue, Manchester, M4 6JSTerracedLeasehold£375,000
31 Mar 202522, Garforth Avenue, Manchester, M4 6JSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£407,000
28 Feb 20258, Garforth Avenue, Manchester, M4 6JSTerracedLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the M4 6BZ postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M4 6BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAbbott Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy New IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 6BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M4 6BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWing Yip Superstore2 Cassidy Close, Manchester, M4 5HUWalking directions to Wing Yip Superstore
0.2 miZaf's GoLocal128 Butler Street, Manchester, M4 7JJWalking directions to Zaf's GoLocal
0.2 miBest-one4A Naylor Street, Manchester, M40 7WEWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miThe Vietnamese Store80-84 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EBWalking directions to The Vietnamese Store
0.3 miCo-op Food45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6BZ, 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)City Centre North & CollyhurstE02006902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 054AE01005130
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M4 6BZ

Is M4 6BZ (City Centre North & Collyhurst) safe?

The area around M4 6BZ records about 137 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 6BZ?

The median sale price around M4 6BZ in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M4 6BZ?

There are 17 schools close to M4 6BZ, including St Patrick's RC Primary School (Good), Abbott Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Co-Op Academy New Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M4 6BZ?

The closest station to M4 6BZ is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 782 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M4 6BZ?

M4 6BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M4 6BZ (City Centre North & Collyhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M4 6BZ 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.