About Beswick

Beswick is a residential area located in the city of Manchester, within the county of Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the north of the city centre and is part of the M11 postcode area. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with a mix of older Victorian and Edwardian properties alongside more modern developments. Beswick is well-connected by public transport, with nearby tram and bus services providing access to central Manchester and surrounding districts. The local community is diverse, and there are several schools, shops, and community centres serving residents. While it is not a tourist destination, Beswick offers a practical and accessible environment for those living and working in the wider Manchester area.

School Ratings in Beswick

Beswick is served by 431 schools. Ravensbury Community School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Beswick

Property prices average £173K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £145K.

Deprivation and Employment in Beswick

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Beswick is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Beswick

Most properties in Beswick can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,118 sales

Average Price £173K
£700 — £9.96M
Detached £209K 48
Semi £182K 529
Terraced £145K 1,225
Flat £129K 204

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

229 Primary
47 Secondary
155 Other
Ashbury Meadow Sure Start Children's Centre 0.3 miles Ashbury Meadow Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Armitage CofE Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles CofE School of the Resurrection Primary Good 0.5 miles The East Manchester Academy Secondary 0.5 miles St Brigid's RC Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Bridge College Good 0.5 miles Connell Co-Op College 16 plus Good 0.6 miles St Luke's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles St Anne's RC Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Sol Christian Academy Good 0.7 miles LTE Group 16 plus Good 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Beswick IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Beswick as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
1/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
3/10
Health
1/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,230 Children (0-15) 26%
17,892 Working Age 63%
3,952 Older (60+) 14%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 62.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 48.8% 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

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ardwick Train Station 0.4 miles
Gorton Train Station 1.7 miles
Ryder Brow Train Station 1.7 miles
Deansgate Train Station 1.9 miles
Levenshulme Train Station 2.1 miles
Salford Central Train Station 2.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ardwick 0.6 miles Longsight 0.6 miles West Gorton 0.6 miles Bradford 0.6 miles Belle Vue 0.9 miles Ancoats 0.9 miles Openshaw 1.2 miles Brunswick 1.2 miles Rusholme 1.2 miles Miles Platting 1.2 miles Gorton 1.4 miles Clayton 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Manchester
Ward Clayton & Openshaw
Constituency Manchester Central
Parish Manchester, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M11 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Hey Lane 3 Abernant Close 1 Ackroyd Street 3 Alan Turing Way 1 Albany Avenue 1 Albert Street 4 Aldermoor Close 2 Aldershot Walk 1 Aldridge Road 1 Alpha Street 2 Alton Square 1 Aniline Street 1 Arbroath Street 1 Arena Drive 1 Arrowsmith Walk 1 Ashbrook Street 2 Ashcombe Walk 1 Ashton New Road 16 Ashton Old Road 23 Ashurst Avenue 1 Athletes Way 1 Atlantic Walk 1 Attewell Street 1 Bailey Street 1 Bamford Street 1 Bank Street 5 Banner Walk 1 Barleywood Drive 1 Barmouth Street 2 Barrington Street 2

Postcodes in M11 50 shown View all postcodes

M11 0AT M11 0AY M11 1AA M11 1AD M11 1AE M11 1AF M11 1AG M11 1AH M11 1AJ M11 1AL M11 1AN M11 1AP M11 1AQ M11 1AR M11 1AS M11 1AT M11 1AU M11 1AW M11 1AX M11 1AY M11 1AZ M11 1BA M11 1BB M11 1BD M11 1BE M11 1BF M11 1BJ M11 1BQ M11 1BR M11 1BS M11 1BT M11 1BU M11 1BW M11 1BX M11 1BY M11 1DA M11 1DE M11 1DF M11 1DH M11 1DJ M11 1DN M11 1DP M11 1DQ M11 1DR M11 1DS M11 1DT M11 1DU M11 1DW M11 1DX M11 1DY