Postcode M20 1EL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Road Park.
Withington North & Old Moat has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Withington North & Old Moat has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from M20 1EL.
Withington North & Old Moat near M20 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Withington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cavendish Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Road Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 1EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 111, Whitchurch Road, Manchester, M20 1FY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 111, Whitchurch Road, Manchester, M20 1FY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 9, Longport Avenue, Manchester, M20 1EN | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 14, Saltney Avenue, Manchester, M20 1DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 24, Saltney Avenue, Manchester, M20 1DG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 |
In the M20 1EL postcode area, located within Withington North & Old Moat, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M20 1BE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Burton Store | Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1LP | Walking directions to Burton Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 132-134 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1JQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Hursts | Manchester, M14 7FS | Walking directions to Hursts |
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 1EL, 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 1EL records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1EL 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 1EL, including Old Moat Primary School (Good), Didsbury High School (Outstanding) and Cavendish Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M20 1EL is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 478 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M20 1EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,783 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 1EL 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.