M4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M4 district covers City Centre North & Collyhurst, New Islington South & Bradford, Miles Platting & New Islington North. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M4
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M4 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 20 min by train, door to door
- Liverpool: 65 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M4
- Co-op Academy New Islington · M4 6EY · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 30% in England
- St Anne's RC Primary School · M4 7EQ · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 29% in England
- St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy · M4 5HF · Good (2021)
Secondary schools nearby
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester · M8 8DT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 12% in England
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester · M8 8DT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 20% in England
- Manchester Communication Academy · M40 8NT · Good (2024) · Top 48% in England
- Trinity CofE High School · M15 6HP · Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
- The East Manchester Academy · M11 3DS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 20% in England
- Dean Trust Ardwick · M13 0LF · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 41% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M4
- Little Learning Ladder · M4 6BU · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd · M4 7FA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in M4
- Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice · M4 6EE
- New Islington Medical Centre · M4 6EE
Neighbourhoods in M4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre North & Collyhurst | 50% | £225k | — | 12 min |
| New Islington South & Bradford | 16% | £206k | — | 7 min |
| Miles Platting & New Islington North | 13% | £345k | — | 11 min |
| Piccadilly & Ancoats | 12% | £235k | — | 10 min |
| Cheetham Hill | 8% | £241k | — | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the M4 postcode?
M4 covers 5 neighbourhoods in City Centre North & Collyhurst, New Islington South & Bradford, Miles Platting & New Islington North, with 534 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M4?
The typical home price across M4's neighbourhoods is £225k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M4?
3 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a M4 postcode.
How long is the commute from M4?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 20 minutes; Liverpool 65 minutes.