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M14 5LU

Wilmslow Road

Rusholme

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Overview

Postcode M14 5LU is located in a major urban area, within the Rusholme ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Rusholme East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rusholme East is £40,387 per year. The nearest station is Levenshulme, about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Platt Fields Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
85%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Rusholme East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rusholme East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

85%

Approximately 85.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rusholme East is £40,387 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from M14 5LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Rusholme East near M14 5LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M14 5LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlatt Fields ParkLargeWalking directions to Platt Fields Park
0.3 miBirchfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchfields Park

Area Profile

Population
134
Population density
8,159.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.22(-65%)
Robbery
11.28(+723%)
Bicycle theft
9.33(+972%)
Other theft
8.94(+35%)
Burglary
8.16(+47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
69
51.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
11.28%
African
11
8.27%
Irish
11
8.27%
Arab
7
5.26%
Total population: 133

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
45.86%
Level 3 (A level)
24
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
9.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
12
9.02%
Apprenticeship
11
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 133

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
61.06%
Social rents from council
27
23.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.39%
Owns outright
2
1.77%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Rusholme

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £339K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Rusholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rusholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£335,800£284
Detached1£292,000£277
Terraced7£230,000£264
Flats10£172,500£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rusholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rusholme.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110,000£204,717£149,500
2017£128,750£190,000£140,000
2018£115,000£220,000£164,725
2019£130,000£255,000£165,000
2020£131,000£234,500£173,000
2021£136,500£267,000£205,000
2022£168,750£321,500£230,000
2023£153,750£323,000£192,500
2024£155,870£324,000£225,000
2025£157,500£346,000£240,000
2026£220,000£312,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rusholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rusholme.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£167£124
2017£184£180£137
2018£185£170£148
2019£191£202£173
2020£208£222£134
2021£219£225£215
2022£242£294£223
2023£230£276£200
2024£252£275£230
2025£257£287£236
2026£273£220£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rusholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 5LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 5LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202612, Stanley Avenue, Manchester, M14 5HBTerracedFreehold£140,000
01 May 2026Flat 3, Appleby Lodge, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6HZFlatsLeasehold£270,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 6, Appleby Lodge, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6HZFlatsLeasehold£272,000
13 Feb 2025Flat 10, Appleby Lodge, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6HZFlatsLeasehold£110,000
25 Jul 2025Apartment 6, The Exchange, 56, Dickenson Road, Manchester, M14 5STFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the M14 5LU postcode area, located within Rusholme East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M14 5LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-RusholmeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableManchester High School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusXaverian CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M14 5LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M14 5LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRajoka Convenience StoreDickenson Road, Manchester, M14 5HJWalking directions to Rajoka Convenience Store
0.2 miRavi Food Stores213 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AGWalking directions to Ravi Food Stores
0.2 miManchester SuperstoresManchester, M14 5AHWalking directions to Manchester Superstores
0.2 miKingdom Mini-Market118 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AJWalking directions to Kingdom Mini-Market
0.2 miAl Jazeera Mini Market110 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AJWalking directions to Al Jazeera Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M14 5LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shams Syed

Rusholme - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Afzal Khan

Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester RusholmeE14001353
WardRusholmeE05011377
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rusholme EastE02001070
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 026BE01005281
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M14 5LU

Is M14 5LU (Rusholme East) safe?

The area around M14 5LU records about 67 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. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near M14 5LU?

The median sale price around M14 5LU in Rusholme East is £270,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M14 5LU?

There are 20 schools close to M14 5LU, including St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme (Good), Manchester High School for Girls and Xaverian College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M14 5LU?

M14 5LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M14 5LU (Rusholme East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M14 5LU is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shams Syed (Green Party).

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.