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M16 7RP

Abbotside Close

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 7RP 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 very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.9%
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 7,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whalley Range North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.9%

Approximately 38.9% 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 7RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Whalley Range North near M16 7RP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 7RP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 7RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park
0.4 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
7,579.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.88(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.02(0%)
Public order
14.7(+45%)
Shoplifting
12.8(+121%)
Burglary
9.96(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
32.81%
Pakistani
58
15.22%
Caribbean
45
11.81%
Other White
30
7.87%
African
19
4.99%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
48.61%
No qualifications
67
20.74%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.57%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
36.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
35.58%
Owns with a mortgage
29
13.94%
Owns outright
15
7.21%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.85%
Total households: 208

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 7RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202518, Abbotside Close, Manchester, M16 7RPTerracedFreehold£260,000
16 May 202530, Abbotside Close, Manchester, M16 7RPFlatsLeasehold£140,000
09 May 202514, Abbotside Close, Manchester, M16 7RPTerracedFreehold£286,000
31 Oct 2025117, Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
25 Mar 202619, Lingfield Apartments, 70, Whalley Road, Manchester, M16 8AHFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the M16 7RP postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 7RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManley Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 7RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miU MartUpper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RXWalking directions to U Mart
0.2 miFaz General Store48 Norton Street, Manchester, M16 7GRWalking directions to Faz General Store
0.2 miTesco Express44 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco ExpressWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBargain World94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Bargain World

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 7RP, 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 028CE01005302
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 7RP

Is M16 7RP (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 7RP records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7RP?

The median sale price around M16 7RP 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 7RP?

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

What is the nearest station to M16 7RP?

The closest station to M16 7RP is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,031 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 7RP?

M16 7RP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 7RP (Whalley Range North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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