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M16 8EE

Withington Road

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8EE 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Whalley Range North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whalley Range North has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.3%

Approximately 24.3% 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 8EE.

Flood risk

Low

Whalley Range North near M16 8EE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 8EE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 8EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.5 miMoss Side Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green
0.2 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
8,760.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.15(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.57(+65%)
Public order
19.71(+95%)
Shoplifting
13.65(+136%)
Vehicle crime
9.1(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
38.94%
Other White
33
10.89%
Pakistani
31
10.23%
Caribbean
30
9.9%
African
21
6.93%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
47.79%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.06%
No qualifications
34
13.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.43%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
58.11%
Other social rented
36
24.32%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.49%
Owns outright
8
5.41%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

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 8EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Flat 3, 161, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEFlatsLeasehold£135,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 1, 161, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEFlatsLeasehold£185,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 11, Regent Court, 155 - 157, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEFlatsLeasehold£180,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 5, 107, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEFlatsLeasehold£185,000
28 Jan 202623, Mayfield Road, Manchester, M16 8FUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£620,000

Schools

In the M16 8EE postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 8EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Bede's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 8EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miFood BasketRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Food Basket
0.1 miBargain World94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Bargain World
0.1 miWhalley Range Malik Super StoreRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store
0.1 miTesco ExpressWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8BAWalking 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 8EE, 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 028FE01033686
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8EE

Is M16 8EE (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 8EE records about 92 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 8EE?

The median sale price around M16 8EE 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 8EE?

There are 20 schools close to M16 8EE, including St Bede's College, IncludEd Learning (Good) and St Margaret's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 8EE?

The closest station to M16 8EE is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,376 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8EE?

M16 8EE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 8EE 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.