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M16 8AD

Whalley Road

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8AD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moss Side Millennium Green.

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 8,275 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% 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 8AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Whalley Range North near M16 8AD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 8AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 8AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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
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£290,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £378K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Whalley Range area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,500 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
Detached2£457,500£416
Semi-Detached38£437,500£326
Terraced61£330,000£342
Flats51£180,000£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£189,000£435,000£315,000
2026£375,000£165,000£490,000£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£333£323
2026£458£268£313£336
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 8AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20265, Rufford Road, Manchester, M16 8AESemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
21 Jan 20267, Rufford Road, Manchester, M16 8AESemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
21 Aug 2025Apartment 4, The Poplars, 1, Whalley Road, Manchester, M16 8SSFlatsLeasehold£205,000
27 Mar 202630, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
25 Sept 202528, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8BXTerracedFreehold£307,000

Schools

In the M16 8AD 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 8AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M16 8AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miU MartUpper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RXWalking directions to U Mart
0.1 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 miWhalley Range Malik Super StoreRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store
0.2 miBargain World94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Bargain World

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 8AD, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8AD

Is M16 8AD (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 8AD 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 8AD?

The median sale price around M16 8AD in Whalley Range is £290,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 8AD?

There are 20 schools close to M16 8AD, 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 8AD?

The closest station to M16 8AD is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,320 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8AD?

M16 8AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 8AD (Whalley Range North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 8AD is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ati Zafar (Green Party).