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Withington North & Old Moat

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About

Withington North & Old Moat lie in south Manchester, a few kilometres from the city centre. The ward is primarily residential, with stretches of shops and services along Wilmslow Road and other main streets. Wilmslow Road forms part of the high-frequency bus corridor linking the south of the city to the universities and hospital precincts, so buses are the most used public transport. Local primary schools, small retail parades and community centres serve daily needs, while several through-routes connect the area to the wider city road network.

Green space is present at small parks and playing fields, and streets show a mix of early 20th-century terraced housing and later semi-detached homes. Community groups run activities from halls and sports facilities, and independent shops and pubs sit alongside longer-established local businesses. The ward name appears on council maps and local services, and the Wilmslow Road corridor passing through the area is notable for its steady stream of buses throughout the day.

Area overview

On average Withington North & Old Moat has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Withington North & Old Moat is £41,102 per year. There are 1 schools in Withington North & Old Moat: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Withington North & Old Moat is home to around 9,461 people, with a population density of about 5,563 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Withington North & Old Moat Population
9,461
Population density
5,563 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.99(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.85(-12%)
Burglary
14.16(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+16%)
Vehicle crime
10.04(+68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,526
47.85%
Pakistani
1,169
12.36%
Arab
474
5.01%
Other White
471
4.98%
African
382
4.04%
Total population: 9,459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,664
34.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,929
25.07%
No qualifications
1,371
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
761
9.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
903
26.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
847
24.58%
Owns with a mortgage
709
20.57%
Owns outright
492
14.28%
Social rents from council
374
10.85%
Total households: 3,446

Property prices in Withington North & Old Moat

Median price£293,500
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £339K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £293,500 (about £343 per square foot) in Withington North & Old Moat area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Withington North & Old Moat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£610,000£426
Semi-Detached33£295,000£343
Terraced19£294,500£359
Flats5£167,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Withington North & Old Moat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withington North & Old Moat.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144,975£175,000£169,975
2017£151,100£193,000£200,000
2018£145,000£206,000£210,000
2019£154,000£212,800£209,618
2020£159,500£240,000£240,000
2021£180,000£247,500£250,000
2022£166,000£285,000£269,950
2023£177,500£279,894£292,325
2024£186,250£299,150£278,000
2025£210,000£300,000£267,000
2026£165,000£312,500£294,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withington North & Old Moat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withington North & Old Moat.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£204£224
2017£240£209£219
2018£254£230£242
2019£241£244£231
2020£225£256£263
2021£269£277£264
2022£274£315£321
2023£293£303£314
2024£291£329£338
2025£337£338£321
2026£235£370£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withington North & Old Moat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Withington North & Old Moat in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Withington North & Old Moat

Is Withington North & Old Moat safe?

Withington North & Old Moat records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Withington North & Old Moat?

The median sale price in Withington North & Old Moat is £293,500 (about £343 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Withington North & Old Moat?

Withington North & Old Moat has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Withington North & Old Moat?

Withington North & Old Moat scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Withington North & Old Moat sits around rank 4,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Withington North & Old Moat?

The average household income in Withington North & Old Moat is around £41,102 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Withington North & Old Moat

M201BP

Bromborough Avenue

M217DP

Abbeystead Avenue

M201BS

Princess Road

M201BJ

Mauldeth Road West

M201BA

Mauldeth Road West

M146EN

Finchley Road

M146BZ

Victoria Road

M201DE

Old Moat Lane

M201AY

Scholars Drive

M201DF

Old Moat Lane

M217RB

Mauldeth Road West

M217TF

Alexandra Road South

M201GW

Deighton Avenue

M201BH

Princess Road

M203WB

Mauldeth Road West

M201EA

Golborne Avenue

M201HA

Princess Road

M203EG

Mauldeth Road West

M201BG

Eddisbury Avenue

M201GB

Dennison Avenue

M201DB

Dinting Avenue

M201BY

Deighton Avenue

M146DA

Victoria Road

M201GT

Huntington Avenue

M201PP

Brookhead Avenue

M201NE

Brian Harrison Close

M201GR

Mouldsworth Avenue

M201PG

Hassall Avenue

M217RJ

Mellowstone Drive

M146DB

Mornington Crescent

M203GL

Yew Tree Road

M201GY

Limehurst Avenue

M201DG

Saltney Avenue

M146AU

Brentbridge Road

M217RP

Greystone Avenue

M146BP

Victoria Road

M146AS

Brentbridge Road

M201PA

Cuddington Avenue

M203FE

St Brendans Road North

M201PE

Rudheath Avenue

M201BT

Backford Walk

M146BY

Birchington Road

M201BB

Mauldeth Road West

M201LT

Westbrook Close

M203FG

Yew Tree Road

M203ER

Heswall Avenue

M201AW

Mouldsworth Avenue

M203EQ

Mauldeth Road West

M203ET

Davenport Avenue

M201AP

Combermere Avenue

M203FP

Yew Tree Road

M201FL

Longport Avenue

M203ES

Hazelbank Avenue

M201BF

Deepdale Avenue

M201AH

Mauldeth Road West

M201GD

Somerford Avenue

M146FN

Colgate Crescent

M201DH

Doncaster Avenue

M203FU

Wellington Road

M201HD

Princess Road

M203FT

Rippingham Road

M201PD

Springhead Avenue

M146AT

Brentbridge Road

M203GN

Hill Street

M201DX

Hassall Avenue

M201BE

Mauldeth Road West

M201AG

Doncaster Avenue

M201EN

Longport Avenue

M201AB

Mauldeth Road West

M217TH

Mauldeth Road West

M217SX

Houghend Crescent

M201GZ

Goostrey Avenue

M217RF

Mauldeth Road West

M146EL

Brocklebank Road

M201BR

Rainford Avenue

M146DD

Mornington Crescent

M201GH

Stanthorne Avenue

M201FF

Meltham Avenue

M201FH

Golborne Avenue

M201BL

Bosley Avenue

M217BD

Chelsfield Grove

M203FQ

Mauldeth Road West

M201EP

Minehead Avenue

M201AS

Mouldsworth Avenue

M201NA

Chorlton Park

M146BW

Victoria Road

M201DP

Dovedale Avenue

M201FQ

Brian Harrison Close

M217TD

Alexandra Road South

M201AD

Mauldeth Road West

M146DG

Mornington Crescent

M146EW

Finchley Road

M201DN

Doncaster Avenue

M201EG

Halebank Avenue

M201LR

Oakham Avenue

M201DJ

Doncaster Avenue

M201BZ

Darnall Avenue

M217RA

Mauldeth Road West

M201FN

Minehead Avenue

M201DS

Eskdale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.