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About

Fallowfield is a residential area situated to the south of Manchester city centre. It is primarily known for its large student population, with numerous university accommodations and shared houses. The ward contains several local shopping parades along Wilmslow Road and Mauldeth Road, providing essential services. Its housing stock is a mix of Victorian terraces and larger semi-detached properties, alongside modern apartment blocks built for the student market.

The area is bordered by the green spaces of Platt Fields Park to the north and the Fallowfield Loop walking and cycling path, which follows a disused railway line. Local life heavily revolves around the universities, with a concentration of cafes, takeaways, and pubs catering to the academic calendar. The former ABC cinema, a distinctive art deco building on Wilmslow Road, now houses a supermarket but retains its original facade.

Area overview

On average Fallowfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fallowfield is £45,671 per year. There are 3 schools in Fallowfield: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fallowfield is home to around 14,869 people, with a population density of about 7,262.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fallowfield Population
14,869
Population density
7,262.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-26%)
Burglary
19.97(+260%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.29(+2%)
Vehicle crime
11.84(+98%)
Other theft
11.7(+77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,153
48.1%
Pakistani
1,362
9.16%
African
977
6.57%
Other White
827
5.56%
Indian
742
4.99%
Total population: 14,870

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,562
43.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,393
26.71%
No qualifications
1,764
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
6.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 12,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,580
36.65%
Other social rented
769
17.84%
Owns with a mortgage
656
15.22%
Social rents from council
587
13.62%
Owns outright
582
13.5%
Total households: 4,311

Property prices in Fallowfield

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Fallowfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fallowfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fallowfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£179,000
Detached3£375,000
Terraced19£251,750
Semi-Detached16£284,750

10 years median price trend in Fallowfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fallowfield.

All postcodes in Fallowfield

M147DP

Chervil Close

M147EH

Lysander Close

M146ZL

Fallowfield

M147RA

Thornleigh Road

M147DB

Abram Close

M146ZA

Fallowfield

M147AB

Yew Tree Road

M147FB

Platt Lane

M146GU

Croasdale Avenue

M147HN

Aston Avenue

M146HA

Old Hall Lane

M147DS

Wilbraham Road

M146WF

Evelyn Street

M146EH

Whitebrook Road

M147EA

Platt Lane

M147EZ

Hart Road

M147EJ

Martlet Close

M146LL

Langley Road

M146BA

Belvedere Road

M147BA

Hart Road

M147GA

Brompton Road

M146LU

Albion Road

M147LJ

Garswood Road

M146GB

Moseley Road

M146HE

Chancellors Way

M146ZW

Moseley Road

M147BS

Platt Lane

M146WG

Balmoral Road

M147LD

Hart Road

M147EU

Sopwith Drive

M146FG

Wilbraham Road

M147HA

Winsford Road

M146ZF

Fallowfield

M146LW

Mabfield Road

M147RJ

Tabley Avenue

M146NJ

Sherwood Street

M147EN

Wilbraham Road

M146WR

Carill Drive

M146LT

Albion Road

M146FD

Whitebrook Road

M146LA

Taylor Street

M147AW

Nantwich Road

M146FA

Wellington Road

M147DU

Wilbraham Road

M147HL

Aston Avenue

M147EX

Ventura Close

M146JP

Wilbraham Road

M146NL

Wilmslow Road

M146DL

Wilbraham Road

M146FF

Caxton Road

M146QA

Brailsford Road

M146WQ

Ladybarn Road

M147EG

Sandbach Avenue

M147DW

Wilbraham Road

M146LB

Wilmslow Road

M147BH

Whitmore Road

M146JZ

Wilbraham Road

M147ER

Princess Road

M147FA

Platt Lane

M147BT

Holford Avenue

M147FD

Bethnall Drive

M146WW

Ladybarn Road

M147HG

Winsford Road

M147HJ

Platt Lane

M146JR

Fallowfield

M147SA

Wilbraham Road

M146ND

Moseley Road

M146ZG

Fallowfield

M147LL

Garswood Road

M146PY

Brailsford Road

M146HX

Moseley Road

M147DL

Yew Tree Crescent

M146LG

Cawdor Road

M147HD

Bowdon Avenue

M147EB

Waverton Road

M146LE

Wilmslow Road

M146LD

Wilmslow Road

M147PS

Tintern Street

M146JG

Riga Road

M147DH

Wilbraham Road

M146YZ

Moseley Road

M147FR

Princess Road

M146ZX

Moseley Road

M146EB

Waller Avenue

M145LL

Wilmslow Road

M147DQ

Yew Tree Road

M146NW

Wilmslow Road

M147FT

Avian Drive

M146LH

Wilmslow Road

M147LA

Lloyd Street South

M147DN

Wilbraham Road

M146JY

Wilbraham Road

M146PR

Braemar Road

M147LR

Princess Road

M147LW

Clinton Avenue

M146LP

Mabfield Road

M146PG

Braemar Road

M146JS

Wilbraham Road

M147HF

Prestbury Avenue

M147AF

Handley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.