76
Score
76 out of 100
M4Good liveabilityNorth West

Ancoats, Manchester

A former industrial quarter now among the fastest-appreciating postcodes in the country. Predominantly apartment stock, heavily oriented to renters, with the strongest yield profile in Manchester.

Average price
£258,000
Average rent
£1,290/mo
Gross yield
6.9%
5-year growth
+34.6%
Investment score
89/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
22 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Ancoats is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    62

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    94

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    61

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    54

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    90

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    74

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Ancoats against the manchester average

Strengths

  • Highest five-year growth in Greater Manchester
  • Walking distance to the city centre
  • Strong and consistent tenant demand

Things to weigh

  • Almost entirely flats — limited family housing
  • Significant new-build pipeline may soften rents
  • Service charges on newer blocks can be high

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.