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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 439 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 £237K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £147K.
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.
Healthcare in Ardwick
There are 110 GP surgeries within three miles of Ardwick, the nearest being Community Paediatricians (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Ardwick
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Property Prices 1,222 sales
Schools & Education 439 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the M12 postcode area.
Household Income in Ardwick ONS 2023
The average total household income in Ardwick is approximately £38,582 a year before tax, 30% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £30,452. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £30,452.
Businesses in Ardwick ONS 2025
There are approximately 873 active businesses based in Ardwick, around 52 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Ardwick 1 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Ardwick
Of the 5,819 households in and around Ardwick, 30% are owned, 45% are socially rented and 26% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ardwick.