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M16 0BQ

Cromwell Avenue

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 0BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Whalley Range ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Whalley Range North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whalley Range North is £43,364 per year. The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Whalley Range North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Whalley Range North has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Whalley Range North is £43,364 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 0BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whalley Range North near M16 0BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 0BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 0BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park
0.5 miField of Os Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Field of Os Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
15,108.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.67(+60%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.09(-54%)
Vehicle crime
6.06(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-39%)
Public order
4.96(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
35.77%
Pakistani
87
24.51%
African
58
16.34%
Caribbean
16
4.51%
Indian
12
3.38%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
52.77%
No qualifications
43
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Other social rented
32
24.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.54%
Owns outright
27
20.77%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Whalley Range

Median price£296,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £397K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Whalley Range area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,118 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whalley Range over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£540,000£400
Semi-Detached36£418,750£330
Terraced54£329,500£343
Flats46£190,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whalley Range

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Range.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£118,250£285,000£200,500
2017£350,000£135,000£299,500£193,000
2018£342,500£136,500£315,000£170,000
2019£276,500£153,100£441,000£190,475
2020£345,000£155,500£375,000£280,000
2021£308,950£160,000£380,000£269,950
2022£487,500£165,000£416,250£310,000
2023£541,250£179,750£400,000£278,750
2024£615,000£174,000£395,000£280,000
2025£499,950£194,000£435,000£315,000
2026£375,000£175,250£483,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Range.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley Range.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£209£227£197
2017£288£219£232£195
2018£327£229£260£192
2019£280£239£269£205
2020£274£244£275£269
2021£225£247£307£246
2022£333£265£315£291
2023£379£272£328£272
2024£256£297£329£290
2025£408£288£335£323
2026£458£248£321£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley Range.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whalley Range in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 0BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202524, Cromwell Avenue, Manchester, M16 0BQTerracedFreehold£379,500
05 Dec 202510, Cromwell Avenue, Manchester, M16 0BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
14 Oct 202542, Cromwell Avenue, Manchester, M16 0BQTerracedFreehold£355,000
08 Oct 202533, Cromwell Avenue, Manchester, M16 0BQTerracedFreehold£355,000
11 Dec 202546, York Avenue, Manchester, M16 0ARTerracedFreehold£352,400

Schools

In the M16 0BQ postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 0BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryManley Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt John Vianney SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 0BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 0BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHamza Cash and CarryClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0AQWalking directions to Hamza Cash and Carry
0.1 miSeymour News & GroceriesUpper Chorlton Road, Trafford, M16 0BNWalking directions to Seymour News & Groceries
0.1 miBooze and FoodsUpper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 0BHWalking directions to Booze and Foods
0.1 miMartcoClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0AYWalking directions to Martco
0.1 miChand Superstore205 Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Chand Superstore

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 M16 0BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ati Zafar

Whalley Range - 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
WardWhalley RangeE05011379
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whalley Range NorthE02001072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 028BE01005298
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 0BQ

Is M16 0BQ (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 0BQ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M16 0BQ?

The median sale price around M16 0BQ in Whalley Range North is £296,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 0BQ?

There are 18 schools close to M16 0BQ, including Manley Park Primary School (Outstanding), Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (Good) and St John Vianney School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 0BQ?

The closest station to M16 0BQ is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 523 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 0BQ?

M16 0BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 0BQ (Whalley Range North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 0BQ is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ati Zafar (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.