Postcode M8 2GL is located in a major urban area, within the Cheetham ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Strangeways area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mandley Park.
Strangeways has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Strangeways has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M8 2GL.
Strangeways near M8 2GL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mandley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mandley Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Cheetham area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £434,140.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 39 | £194,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cheetham
In the M8 2GL postcode area, located within Strangeways, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 2GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Khawaja Food Store | 378 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 9LS | Walking directions to Khawaja Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Manchester Superstore | Manchester, M8 9LR | Walking directions to Manchester Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 0AS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Worldwide | Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 9JX | Walking directions to Worldwide |
| 0.4 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 5EJ | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.