Manchester M1 area guide
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Is Manchester M1 a good place to live?
In Manchester (M1), homes sell for around £469,056 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Avg sold price
£469,056
Population
28,023
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Manchester M1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M1 is rated high. Around 21.0% of properties (3,849 of 18,308) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 728 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in M1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (61 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in M1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 10/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 27
- One-person households
- 44%
- Households with children
- 6%
- Households
- 11,589
Owned 20% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 65%
Census 2021 (ONS), for M1.
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Manchester M1: frequently asked questions
Is Manchester M1 a good place to live?
In Manchester (M1), homes sell for around £469,056 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
How much are house prices in Manchester M1?
Homes in Manchester M1 sell for around £469,056 on average, based on 625 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Manchester M1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M1 is rated high. Around 21.0% of properties (3,849 of 18,308) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 728 are at significant risk.
Is Manchester M1 a deprived area?
Manchester M1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).