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M16 8FZ

Arcon Drive

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8FZ 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 low crime levels, with around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Whalley Range North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Whalley Range North has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27%

Approximately 27.0% 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 8FZ.

Flood risk

Low

Whalley Range North near M16 8FZ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 8FZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 8FZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miMoss Side Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green
0.1 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
8,071.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.31(-43%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.52(-74%)
Public order
9.52(-6%)
Burglary
7.14(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
46.59%
Other White
52
12.24%
African
42
9.88%
Caribbean
25
5.88%
Arab
25
5.88%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
223
58.07%
Level 3 (A level)
46
11.98%
No qualifications
39
10.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
9.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
107
45.92%
Other social rented
56
24.03%
Owns with a mortgage
33
14.16%
Owns outright
24
10.3%
Social rents from council
7
3%
Total households: 233

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 8FZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8FZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025Flat 5, Simmons Court, 40, Range Road, Manchester, M16 8ESFlatsLeasehold£100,000
24 Apr 202598, Yarburgh Street, Manchester, M16 7EHTerracedFreehold£540,000
08 Jan 2026Apartment 11, 1A, Range Road, Manchester, M16 8FSFlatsLeasehold£195,000
06 Aug 2025Apartment 14, 1A, Range Road, Manchester, M16 8FSFlatsLeasehold£222,500
05 Sept 202510, Deerpark Road, Manchester, M16 8FRDetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the M16 8FZ postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 8FZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Bede's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 8FZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8FZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWhalley Range Malik Super StoreRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store
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 miTesco ExpressWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8FZ, 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 028EE01033680
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8FZ

Is M16 8FZ (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 8FZ records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8FZ?

The median sale price around M16 8FZ 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 8FZ?

There are 20 schools close to M16 8FZ, including IncludEd Learning (Good), St Bede's College and St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 8FZ?

The closest station to M16 8FZ is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,549 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8FZ?

M16 8FZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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