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M16 8PJ

Demesne Road

Whalley Range

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Overview

Postcode M16 8PJ 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 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South is £42,961 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from M16 8PJ.

Flood risk

Low

Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South near M16 8PJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 8PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 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 8PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.4 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
9,030 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.97(-41%)
Vehicle crime
13.9(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.45(-25%)
Public order
10.76(+6%)
Burglary
9.87(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
34.61%
Pakistani
52
13.23%
African
37
9.41%
Other White
37
9.41%
Other
21
5.34%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
57.96%
No qualifications
51
15.32%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
7.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.7%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
102
49.28%
Other social rented
35
16.91%
Owns with a mortgage
27
13.04%
Owns outright
24
11.59%
Shared ownership
6
2.9%
Total households: 207

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 8PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 8PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 20261, Greysham Court, Manchester, M16 8PFFlatsLeasehold£130,000
12 May 20258, Greysham Court, Manchester, M16 8PFFlatsLeasehold£162,000
12 Aug 20256, Springbridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£915,000
21 Feb 2025Flat 1, 4, Manley Road, Manchester, M16 8PNFlatsFreehold£527,000
02 Apr 2026Apartment 4, Park Lodge, 7 - 9, Alexandra Road South, Manchester, M16 8NZFlatsLeasehold£193,000

Schools

In the M16 8PJ postcode area, located within Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 8PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughWilliam Hulme's Grammar SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Bede's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableKassim Darwish Grammar School for BoysOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 8PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 8PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAA NewsBowes Street, Manchester, M14 4BTWalking directions to AA News
0.4 miCo-op FoodWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miNisa LocalLloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miAldiLloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LAWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miPlatt Lane Convenience Store157 Lloyd Street South, Manchester, M14 7LAWalking directions to Platt Lane Convenience Store

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 8PJ, 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)Fallowfield West & Whalley Range SouthE02001074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 030BE01005179
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 8PJ

Is M16 8PJ (Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South) safe?

The area around M16 8PJ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near M16 8PJ?

The median sale price around M16 8PJ 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.

What schools are near M16 8PJ?

There are 19 schools close to M16 8PJ, including William Hulme's Grammar School (Good), St Bede's College and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 8PJ?

The closest station to M16 8PJ is St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,517 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 8PJ?

M16 8PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 8PJ (Fallowfield West & Whalley Range South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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