A list of the the most burgled areas in the UK has been revealed, and it’s pretty grim reading for one local postcode.
That’s because, according to some new research that was recently carried out by Anglian Home Improvements to find out which are the most dangerous postcodes to be a homeowner in the UK, one of Manchester‘s largest residential areas has claimed the not-so-coveted top spot on the list, beating out other major cities along the way.
All based on the latest statistics, the research has revealed that the M1 postcode area – which contains a total of 962 individual postcodes, and is home to around 1.2 million Mancs – is the most burgled postcode nationally.
The M1 postcode area covers Manchester city centre, Ancoats, Ardwick, Cheetham Hill, and parts of Prestwich and Blackley too.
According to the research, this particular postcode was the victim of 14,200 burglaries over the last 12 months alone, which works out to around one for every 84 people, or one in every 35 houses.
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Top 10 Most Dangerous UK Postcodes
Manchester – 14,200 burglaries
Birmingham – 13,000 burglaries
Sheffield – 9,200 burglaries
East London – 7,500 burglaries
South East London – 6,900 burglaries
Leeds – 6,500 burglaries
South West London – 6,200 burglaries
North London – 6,100 burglaries
Oldham – 5,200 burglaries
Doncaster – 5,200 burglaries
New data has revealed that one Manchester postcode area is the most burgled in the UK / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Unfortunately, the grim reading doesn’t end there, as M1 isn’t the only Greater Manchester postcode to feature in the top 10 either, as Oldham also takes the ninth spot on the list – with a total of 5,200 burglaries in 12 months.
Leeds, Sheffield, and Doncaster are the three other northern cities to feature in the top 10.
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“It’s common knowledge that some areas of the country are so-called ‘safer’ than others, for various reasons,” admitted Rachel Munby, who is a home security expert at Anglian Home Improvements.
“But no matter where you live, it’s important to protect your home as best you can.
“Simple actions such as securing entry points, and maintaining a visible presence, can significantly reduce the risk of burglaries, while ensuring you have up to date fittings on your home, with working doors and windows, can also help too.”
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Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Therme Manchester was initially touted as a £250m project that would complete in 2025, but it’s now up to £500m and is scheduled to complete it 2029.
It marks one of the most significant building developments to ever take place in the North.
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All students in England to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE
Emily Sergeant
All students in England are soon to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE.
Said to be part of the UK’s ‘enduring support’ for the Ukrainian community and continued commitment to stand with Ukraine and its people, young people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will now have the opportunity to study for a new Ukrainian GCSE, the Government has announced.
While the qualification will be open to all students, it marks a ‘particularly significant’ milestone for Ukrainian children and young people living in the UK.
It’s hoped that the introduction of the new GCSE will help Ukrainians to preserve a vital connection to their language, culture, and identity.
It’s also hoped that it’ll open pathways to future education and employment for all pupils.
In line with the other modern foreign language GCSEs that are currently on offer, the qualification will assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while also recognising the cultural and historical contexts that shape the Ukrainian language.
Examination board AQA will now begin the next phase of development, bringing together language and subject experts to design what will be a ‘high-quality’ qualification reflecting the richness of Ukrainian language and culture.
Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, commented: “As they build their lives here in the UK, it is right that Ukrainians and their children should have every opportunity to maintain that connection to their heritage and to be proud of who they are.
“This new qualification is available to all pupils and will give them the chance to develop their language skills and celebrate Ukraine’s rich culture and history, while also opening pathways to future study and employment and strengthening our partnership with Ukraine.
“Through that enduring partnership, we are building the lasting ties between our countries that will see the young minds of the future move forward together, and foster connections that transcend borders.”
The Ukrainian GCSE is expected to be available for first teaching from September 2028 – with first assessments taking place in 2029.
Emily Sergeant -
4th July 2024 
