Postcode M16 8GW is located in a major urban area, within the Whalley Range ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South is £42,961 per year. The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South is £42,961 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from M16 8GW.
Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South near M16 8GW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Withington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £540,000 | £400 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £418,750 | £330 |
| Terraced | 54 | £329,500 | £343 |
| Flats | 46 | £190,000 | £283 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8GW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 42, Springbridge Court, 111, Springbridge Road, Manchester, M16 8HA | Flats | Leasehold | £168,500 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Flat 21, Springbridge Court, 115, Springbridge Road, Manchester, M16 8HA | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, 5, Athol Road, Manchester, M16 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 15, Athol Road, Manchester, M16 8QW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, 3, Athol Road, Manchester, M16 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £151,000 |
In the M16 8GW postcode area, located within Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 8GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hursts | Manchester, M14 7FS | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M20 1BE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Platt Lane Convenience Store | 157 Lloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LA | Walking directions to Platt Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Lloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Lloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LA | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M16 8GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ati Zafar
Whalley Range - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M16 8GW records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M16 8GW in Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South is £296,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M16 8GW, including Whalley Range 11-18 High School (Good), William Hulme's Grammar School (Good) and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M16 8GW is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,119 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M16 8GW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 8GW is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ati Zafar (Green Party).
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.