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M16 8JZ

Lynwood Avenue

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8JZ 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 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 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
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
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 10,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Whalley Range North has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% 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 8JZ.

Flood risk

Low

Whalley Range North near M16 8JZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 8JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 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 8JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
14,833.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.67(+60%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.09(-54%)
Vehicle crime
6.06(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-39%)
Public order
4.96(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
159
44.79%
British
103
29.01%
Caribbean
18
5.07%
Other Asian
16
4.51%
African
14
3.94%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
43.77%
No qualifications
62
22.06%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
32.8%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.6%
Owns outright
20
16%
Other social rented
19
15.2%
Social rents from council
5
4%
Total households: 125

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 8JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202620, Marlborough Avenue, Manchester, M16 0AJTerracedFreehold£377,000
16 May 202513, Marlborough Avenue, Manchester, M16 0AJTerracedFreehold£290,000
28 Nov 202510, Cambridge Avenue, Manchester, M16 8JYTerracedFreehold£307,500
11 Dec 2025Flat 1, 90, Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 8LAFlatsLeasehold£145,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 3, 80, Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 8LAFlatsLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the M16 8JZ postcode area, located within Whalley Range North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 8JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryManley Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miManchester SuperstoreClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Manchester Superstore
0.1 miMughal General StoresClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Mughal General Stores
0.1 miChand Superstore205 Clarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0EHWalking directions to Chand Superstore
0.1 miMartcoClarendon Road, Manchester, M16 0AYWalking directions to Martco
0.1 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 8JZ, 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 028BE01005298
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8JZ

Is M16 8JZ (Whalley Range North) safe?

The area around M16 8JZ records about 51 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 8JZ?

The median sale price around M16 8JZ 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 8JZ?

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

What is the nearest station to M16 8JZ?

The closest station to M16 8JZ is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 664 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8JZ?

M16 8JZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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