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Fallowfield

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About

Fallowfield is a residential area in south Manchester, known for its large student population due to its proximity to the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The ward features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which are shared student accommodations. Wilmslow Road runs through the area, lined with shops, cafes, and takeaways catering to the student community. Fallowfield Loop, a disused railway line turned cycling and walking path, provides a green route through the ward.

The area has several parks, including Platt Fields Park, which offers a lake, sports facilities, and events throughout the year. Local amenities include supermarkets, pubs, and independent businesses, serving both students and long-term residents. Public transport links, such as buses along Wilmslow Road, connect Fallowfield to Manchester city centre and other parts of south Manchester. The ward has a mix of cultural and community spaces, including the former Irish Centre, now a venue for events and performances.

Area overview

On average Fallowfield has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fallowfield is £36,048 per year. There are 3 schools in Fallowfield: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

25.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fallowfield Population

14,869

Population density

7,262.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Fallowfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,671 up to £605,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£375,000	£367,000	£375,000	£417,000	£567,400
Flats	9	£177,000	£152,600	£168,000	£181,000	£258,000
Semi-Detached	16	£270,000	£215,000	£244,125	£289,500	£356,250
Terraced	21	£250,000	£180,000	£208,500	£285,000	£406,000

10 years price trend in Fallowfield

All postcodes in Fallowfield

M146NQ

Ladybarn Lane

M146WF

Brailsford Road

M146ZH

Fallowfield Central

M146ZQ

Fallowfield Central

M147BJ

Yew Tree Road

M147FZ

Copper Place

M147HA

Wilbraham Road

M147HQ

Grasscroft Close

M147LL

Garswood Road

M146DL

Wilbraham Road

M146JS

Egerton Road

M146JU

Wilbraham Road

M147AP

Nantwich Road

M147DT

Wilbraham Road

M147EB

Waverton Road

M147EU

Sopwith Drive

M146EG

Redmere Grove

M146GT

Mallowdale Avenue

M146JN

Riga Road

M146JZ

Wilbraham Road

M146PA

Moseley Road

M146XL

Fallowfield Central

M146YY

Moseley Road

M146ZB

Fallowfield Central

M146ZG

Fallowfield Central

M147AH

Eccleston Avenue

M147ET

Walden Close

M147SB

Wilbraham Road

M146WG

Balmoral Road

M147FL

Bethnall Drive

M147FX

Bethnall Drive

M147HD

Bowdon Avenue

M147RL

Watford Avenue

M147SD

Wilbraham Road

M146HP

Old Hall Lane

M146HX

Moseley Road

M146JG

Riga Road

M146LS

Cawdor Road

M146LX

Furness Road

M147AJ

Marbury Avenue

M147AR

Bucklow Avenue

M147DN

Chervil Close

M147FE

Sopwith Drive

M147LE

Hart Road

M147LH

Lloyd Street South

M147LR

Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South

M146EH

Caxton Road

M146WW

Ladybarn Road

M147BE

Yew Tree Road

M147DL

Yew Tree Crescent

M147FF

Avro Close

M147HP

Winsford Road

M147PS

Tintern Street

M146ED

Carrington Road

M146FA

Wellington Road

M146NB

Landcross Road

M146ZR

Fallowfield Central

M147DQ

Yew Tree Road

M147FJ

Widgeon Close

M147NZ

Lynton Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail