About Ardwick

Ardwick is a district within the city of Manchester, located in Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the north of the city centre and is part of the M12 postcode area. The area has a mix of residential and industrial properties, with a history tied to the textile and engineering industries. Ardwick is well connected by road and rail, with Ardwick railway station providing access to Manchester Piccadilly and other nearby destinations. The surrounding streets feature a blend of Victorian and modern buildings, reflecting the area’s development over time. While primarily residential, Ardwick also includes local shops, cafes, and community facilities. It is a practical and accessible part of Manchester, offering convenient transport links and a range of housing options.

School Ratings in Ardwick

Families in Ardwick have access to 437 local schools. Armitage CofE Primary School, Rodney House School and Co-op Academy Belle Vue are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ardwick

Homes sell for an average of £198K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £144K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Ardwick

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Ardwick

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Ardwick within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Ardwick

Broadband services in Ardwick range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,261 sales

Average Price £198K
£205 £3.7M
Detached £217K 64
Semi £182K 274
Terraced £144K 707
Flat £109K 105

Deprivation and Employment in Ardwick IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ardwick experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
1/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
11,737 Children (0-15) 24%
32,442 Working Age 67%
5,419 Older (60+) 11%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 68.7% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 59.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Ardwick 1 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Ardwick are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ardwick Train Station 0.2 miles
Deansgate Train Station 1.3 miles
Salford Central Train Station 1.6 miles
Ryder Brow Train Station 2.2 miles
Gorton Train Station 2.3 miles
Levenshulme Train Station 2.3 miles

Location

Local Government

District Manchester
Ward Ardwick
Constituency Manchester Central
Parish Manchester, unparished area
Region North West

Notable & Famous People from Ardwick 2 people

Bill Tarmey
Actor
English actor and singer (1941–2012)
Ellen Wilkinson
Writer
British Labour Party politician (1891–1947)