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M16 7JH

Smalldale Avenue

Whalley Range

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Detailed insights for M16 7JH

Overview

Postcode M16 7JH 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 very high crime levels. The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Moss Side West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,216 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Moss Side West has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

58.5%

Approximately 58.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from M16 7JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Side West near M16 7JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 7JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.4 miMoss Side Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Community Park
0.3 miMoss Side Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
1,765.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
175
33.02%
Pakistani
72
13.58%
British
67
12.64%
Caribbean
48
9.06%
Other Black
28
5.28%
Total population: 530

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
26.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
92
25.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
15%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
78
45.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
23.39%
Social rents from council
22
12.87%
Owns outright
18
10.53%
Owns with a mortgage
11
6.43%
Total households: 171

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202526, Smalldale Avenue, Manchester, M16 7JHTerracedFreehold£190,000
26 Jun 2025146, Russell Street, Manchester, M16 7JLTerracedFreehold£180,000
17 Jul 2025154, Hartington Street, Manchester, M14 4RUTerracedFreehold£143,000
17 Feb 202618, Alexandra Avenue, Manchester, M14 7JSTerracedFreehold£240,000
19 Jan 202613, Alexandra Avenue, Manchester, M14 7JSTerracedFreehold£222,000

Schools

In the M16 7JH postcode area, located within Moss Side West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 7JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Bede's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 7JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 7JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAA NewsBowes Street, Manchester, M14 4BTWalking directions to AA News
0.2 miAbu Mazen Mini MarketHartington Street, Manchester, M14 4RWWalking directions to Abu Mazen Mini Market
0.4 miArlaadi ShopGreat Western Street, Manchester, M14 4LHWalking directions to Arlaadi Shop
0.4 miGreen Apple LocalAlexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7GHWalking directions to Green Apple Local
0.5 miAldiLloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LAWalking directions to Aldi

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 7JH, 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 024FE01034123
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 7JH

What is the average house price near M16 7JH?

The median sale price around M16 7JH 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 7JH?

There are 20 schools close to M16 7JH, including St Bede's College, IncludEd Learning (Good) and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M16 7JH?

M16 7JH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 7JH is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ati Zafar (Green Party).

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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.