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M4 6LN

Bengal Street

Ancoats & Beswick

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Overview

Postcode M4 6LN 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 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotton Field Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Miles Platting & New Islington North has a high crime rate.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from M4 6LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Miles Platting & New Islington North near M4 6LN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M4 6LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Manchester Piccadilly

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly
0.5 mi

Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M4 6LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCotton Field ParkSmallWalking directions to Cotton Field Park
0.2 miAncoats GreenSmallWalking directions to Ancoats Green
0.3 miThe Brian Kidd Recreational FacilitySmallWalking directions to The Brian Kidd Recreational Facility

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
21,610.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
80.31%
Other White
17
6.69%
Irish
5
1.97%
Roma
5
1.97%
Pakistani
4
1.57%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
203
81.53%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
2.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
1.61%
No qualifications
3
1.2%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
121
78.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.32%
Owns outright
14
9.03%
Other social rented
2
1.29%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.29%
Total households: 155

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 6LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 6LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Flat 15, New Little Mill, 60, Radium Street, Manchester, M4 6GHFlatsLeasehold£310,000
07 May 2025Flat 60, New Little Mill, 60, Radium Street, Manchester, M4 6GHFlatsLeasehold£221,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 62, New Little Mill, 60, Radium Street, Manchester, M4 6GHFlatsLeasehold£410,000
17 Apr 2026112, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LSFlatsLeasehold£350,000
18 Mar 2026117, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LSFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the M4 6LN postcode area, located within Miles Platting & New Islington North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M4 6LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy New IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Patrick's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M4 6LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M4 6LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miMM2 Local119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AGWalking directions to MM2 Local
0.2 miAncoats General Store57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5ABWalking directions to Ancoats General Store
0.2 miThe Vietnamese Store80-84 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EBWalking directions to The Vietnamese Store
0.2 miAldi100 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 6DEWalking directions to Aldi

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 6LN, 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)Miles Platting & New Islington NorthE02006983
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 061DE01034134
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2003-02-01

Frequently asked questions about M4 6LN

What is the average house price near M4 6LN?

The median sale price around M4 6LN 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.

What schools are near M4 6LN?

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

What is the nearest station to M4 6LN?

The closest station to M4 6LN is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 553 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M4 6LN?

M4 6LN 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).

Who represents M4 6LN (Miles Platting & New Islington North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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