Cheapside Manchester
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (M2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24501472.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Manchester costs £2,312 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parsonage Gardens, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is City Health Centre, about 160 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2020 | SENTINEL, 5 - 7 M2 4WG | Other | £3,110,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Manchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,312 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,541 | £1,798 | £2,055 | £2,312 | £2,826 | £3,340 | £3,853 | £4,624 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 1,590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Upper King Street (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BANK OF ENGLAND TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK, grade I
- FORMER LLOYDS BANK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 5 -7, 9-11, And 15-17 Chapel Walks, permissioned (40 m)
- Old Half Moon Chambers 5 - 7 Chapel Walks Manchester M2 1HN, permissioned (50 m)
- 51 King Street (Second And Third Floors Only), permissioned (80 m)
- 58 - 66 King Street (upper floors) (110 m)
- 11 St James's Square, John Dalton Street, not permissioned (170 m)
- 8-14 St Anns Square Manchester, permissioned (180 m)
- 16 - 18 King Street Manchester M2 6AG, permissioned (210 m)
- 86 - 88 Market Street Manchester M1 1PD, permissioned (250 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 38 m and 41 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 4LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M2 4WG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manchester Victoria 8.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Salford Central 815,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Manchester Oxford Road 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 340 m |
| Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 350 m | |
| St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 360 m | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 109 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheapside Manchester City Centre | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Gardens | 350 m |
| Car parks | 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ncp | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apartment Block Charging | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest City Health Centre | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Stylist King Street Clinic | 40 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North West | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police City Centre Public Enquiry Counter | 310 m |
| Cash machines | 12 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 42-46 Market Street Lloyds Bank | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parsonage Gardens 2,620 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Piccadilly Gardens 7,840 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 180 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,680 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Hartfield Close Allotments 890 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bank of England Trustee Savings Bank, a listed building (Grade I), 80 m south. 431 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 38 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of England Trustee Savings Bank | Listed building, Grade I | 80 m south |
| 25, St Ann Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north-west |
| Former Reform Club Manchester Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south-east |
| Church of St Ann | Listed building, Grade I | 130 m west |
| The Hanging Bridge immediately south of Manchester Cathedral | Scheduled monument | 370 m north |
| Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Peel Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Queen's Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| South Bay | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
8 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Manchester: see them on the Manchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy New Islington | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Friars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crown Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbott Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cheetwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Chop House M2 1HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| King Street Gym M3 4LQ | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Janea Ltd M2 1HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| North Westward Ho M2 1HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| ANN YEONG KOREAN RESTAURANT & BAR M2 1HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2023 |
| The Rice Bowl M2 1NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Miller & Carter M2 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele also T/as Six Italian Food M2 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Pret A Manger M2 1WL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Mr Thomas's Chop House M2 7AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Pizza Express M2 4WQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Vincenzo Trattoria M2 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Corbiere's Wine Bar M2 7PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Greggs M2 7AQ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Sainsbury's M2 7AQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tasle Alley (2); On or near Shopping Area (1); On or near Kennedy Street (1); On or near Brown Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 64% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 10% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings SDK Bars Manchester (pub/bar/nightclub, M3 7NJ) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chapel Walks · Back Pool Fold · Cross Street · New Market · Essex Street · Half Moon Street · Marsden Street · Sussex Street · Norfolk Street · Brown Street · Pall Mall · Tib Lane
All the streets in M2 and across Manchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.