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M16 8EJ

College Road

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8EJ 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 average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.8%
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 6,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Whalley Range North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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 8EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whalley Range North near M16 8EJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 8EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 8EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park
0.4 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
485
Population density
6,576.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.42(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.49(-36%)
Burglary
8.21(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(-22%)
Drugs
3.69(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
55.28%
Pakistani
79
16.36%
Other White
35
7.25%
Caribbean
30
6.21%
African
15
3.11%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
229
55.99%
Level 3 (A level)
56
13.69%
No qualifications
55
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
7.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
4.89%
Total 16+ residents: 409

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
36.11%
Owns with a mortgage
65
36.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
20%
Shared ownership
8
4.44%
Other social rented
5
2.78%
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202617, Beech Hurst Close, Manchester, M16 8EPTerracedFreehold£270,000
03 Jul 20254, Burford Road, Manchester, M16 8ELDetachedFreehold£650,000
16 Mar 202646, College Road, Manchester, M16 8FHTerracedFreehold£612,500
17 Dec 20257, Fry Street, Manchester, M16 8PBTerracedFreehold£525,000
29 Aug 20253, Manor Avenue, Manchester, M16 8DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the M16 8EJ postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 8EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManley Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 8EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAhmad's GrocersClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 8JDWalking directions to Ahmad's Grocers
0.3 miCo-op FoodWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miManchester SuperstoreClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Manchester Superstore
0.3 miMughal General StoresClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Mughal General Stores
0.3 miFood BasketRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Food Basket

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 8EJ, 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 028AE01005297
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8EJ

Is M16 8EJ (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 8EJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8EJ?

The median sale price around M16 8EJ 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 8EJ?

There are 20 schools close to M16 8EJ, including St Margaret's CofE Primary School (Good), Manley Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 8EJ?

The closest station to M16 8EJ is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,055 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8EJ?

M16 8EJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,827 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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