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Living in Hulme

In short: In 2026, the average home in Hulme (Manchester) costs about £265k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 5 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Hulme sits somewhere in the middle of Manchester — neither sleepy nor frantic. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.

Average to buy
£265k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1300/mo
vs Manchester average
+7%
Est. to city centre
~5 min

How Hulme scores

Safety5/10
Schools6/10
Parks & green space5/10
Transport9/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife7/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Hulme gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Veggie & vegan spots✓ Street market✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Hulme tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£265k — +7% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1300 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2093 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £53k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Hulme a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Hulme scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

How much does a home in Hulme cost in 2026?

Around £265k on average to buy (+7% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £53k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Hulme?

Hulme scores 9/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 5 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Rusholme£270k avg · safety 6/10Stockport£275k avg · safety 6/10Moss Side£255k avg · safety 5/10
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