Postcode M4 6LR is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick area 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 median sale price in Ancoats & Beswick is £240,000 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,000 and £307,750. The nearest station is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 23,291 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Miles Platting & New Islington North has a high crime rate.
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.
The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from M4 6LR.
Miles Platting & New Islington North near M4 6LR 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 | Manchester Piccadilly | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly |
| 0.5 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Piccadilly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Piccadilly Gardens |
Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £655,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £338,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 23 | £275,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £261,500 | £369 |
| Flats | 186 | £222,500 | £336 |
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 | £300,000 | £245,000 | £277,500 | £262,500 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £215,000 | £245,000 | £287,500 |
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 | £377 | £360 | £375 | £318 |
| 2026 | £317 | £325 | £333 | £316 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M4 6LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | 27, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 6, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 28, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 9, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £252,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 37, Murrays Mills, 50, Bengal Street, Manchester, M4 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £433,000 |
In the M4 6LR postcode area, located within Miles Platting & New Islington North, there are 8 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. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2021. | |
| 0.5 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 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 45-49 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 6AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | MM2 Local | 119 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG | Walking directions to MM2 Local |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 100 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 6DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Ancoats General Store | 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB | Walking directions to Ancoats General Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Vietnamese Store | 80-84 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EB | Walking directions to The Vietnamese Store |
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 6LR, 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 6LR in Ancoats & Beswick is £240,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 216 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M4 6LR, 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 6LR is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 533 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M4 6LR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,291 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 6LR 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).