Postcode M20 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Old Moat ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Withington North & Old Moat area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Withington North & Old Moat is £41,102 per year. The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Withington North & Old Moat has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Withington North & Old Moat has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Withington North & Old Moat is £41,102 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from M20 1BG.
Withington North & Old Moat near M20 1BG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Withington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £301,000 (about £371 per square foot) in Old Moat area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £919,930.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 42 | £339,320 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £315,000 | £345 |
| Flats | 33 | £218,500 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,500 | £158,000 | £192,000 | £216,075 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £170,000 | £207,500 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £165,000 | £216,250 | £232,050 |
| 2019 | £418,000 | £158,000 | £230,550 | £228,500 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £180,000 | £242,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | £477,500 | £180,000 | £258,000 | £300,500 |
| 2022 | £555,000 | £189,500 | £300,000 | £321,500 |
| 2023 | £392,000 | £185,500 | £281,000 | £297,500 |
| 2024 | £632,500 | £215,450 | £299,150 | £335,000 |
| 2025 | — | £215,250 | £308,000 | £349,000 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £335,000 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £260 | £204 | £249 |
| 2017 | £292 | £271 | £215 | £222 |
| 2018 | £264 | £299 | £233 | £245 |
| 2019 | £266 | £309 | £248 | £244 |
| 2020 | £305 | £299 | £268 | £266 |
| 2021 | £344 | £307 | £286 | £294 |
| 2022 | £444 | £317 | £326 | £338 |
| 2023 | £251 | £314 | £307 | £322 |
| 2024 | £383 | £362 | £329 | £337 |
| 2025 | — | £349 | £337 | £368 |
| 2026 | — | £335 | £377 | £397 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 1BG.
In the M20 1BG postcode area, located within Withington North & Old Moat, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M20 1BE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Hursts | Manchester, M14 7FS | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.5 mi | Zamzam Supermarket | Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M20 3FQ | Walking directions to Zamzam Supermarket |
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 M20 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Easterby-Smith
Old Moat - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeff Smith
Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M20 1BG records about 87 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.
The median sale price around M20 1BG in Withington North & Old Moat is £301,000 (about £371 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M20 1BG, including Whalley Range 11-18 High School (Good), St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Outstanding) and Old Moat Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M20 1BG is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 876 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M20 1BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 1BG is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Easterby-Smith (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.