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M16 8JG

Wellington Avenue

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8JG 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 Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
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

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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 8JG.

Flood risk

Very low

Whalley Range North near M16 8JG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 8JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 8JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
11,940.6 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

Pakistani
172
32.89%
British
167
31.93%
Other White
50
9.56%
Caribbean
22
4.21%
African
20
3.82%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
217
50.23%
No qualifications
67
15.51%
Level 3 (A level)
47
10.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
10.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
36.11%
Owns with a mortgage
57
31.67%
Owns outright
37
20.56%
Other social rented
12
6.67%
Social rents from council
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 8JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 20267, Wellington Avenue, Manchester, M16 8JGTerracedFreehold£232,000
22 Aug 202569, Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 8JFTerracedFreehold£462,000
27 Feb 202518, Russell Avenue, Manchester, M16 8JQTerracedFreehold£275,000
19 Feb 2026142, Manley Road, Manchester, M16 8WDSemi-DetachedFreehold£695,000
30 May 20251, Marchwood Avenue, Manchester, M21 0TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the M16 8JG postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManley Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 8JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAhmad's GrocersClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 8JDWalking directions to Ahmad's Grocers
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 miChand Superstore205 Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Chand Superstore
0.3 miHamza Cash and CarryClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0AQWalking directions to Hamza Cash and Carry

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 8JG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8JG

Is M16 8JG (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 8JG 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 8JG?

The median sale price around M16 8JG 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 8JG?

There are 19 schools close to M16 8JG, 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 8JG?

The closest station to M16 8JG is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 929 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8JG?

M16 8JG 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 8JG (Whalley Range North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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