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M16 7EX

Withington Road

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 7EX is located in a major urban area, within the Whalley Range ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Side West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year. The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Moss Side West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Moss Side West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Side West near M16 7EX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 7EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 7EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.4 miMoss Side Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green
0.3 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
9,425.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.97(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.36(+30%)
Public order
11.34(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.21(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
92
25.41%
British
72
19.89%
Caribbean
47
12.98%
Pakistani
31
8.56%
Other
22
6.08%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
34.42%
No qualifications
63
22.83%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
45.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
23.33%
Social rents from council
29
16.11%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.67%
Owns outright
8
4.44%
Total households: 180

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jan 2026Flat 6, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£140,000
02 Dec 2025Flat B, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£175,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 3, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£150,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 5, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£195,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 4, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the M16 7EX postcode area, located within Moss Side West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 7EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWhalley Range Malik Super StoreRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store
0.1 miBargain World94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Bargain World
0.2 miFood BasketRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Food Basket
0.2 miTesco Express44 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7EX, 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)Moss Side WestE02001068
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 024BE01005243
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 7EX

Is M16 7EX (Moss Side West) safe?

The area around M16 7EX records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7EX?

The median sale price around M16 7EX in Moss Side West is £296,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 7EX?

There are 20 schools close to M16 7EX, including St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding), IncludEd Learning (Good) and Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 7EX?

The closest station to M16 7EX is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,401 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 7EX?

M16 7EX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 7EX (Moss Side West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 7EX 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.