Postcode insights

M20 1FX

Whitchurch Road

Old Moat

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Detailed insights for M20 1FX

Overview

Postcode M20 1FX 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Withington West is £55,598 per year. The nearest station is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Moat Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
48.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Withington West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Withington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.9%

Approximately 48.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Withington West is £55,598 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M20 1FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Withington West near M20 1FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 1FX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 1FX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOld Moat ParkSmallWalking directions to Old Moat Park
0.4 miCavendish Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Road Park
0.3 miParsonage Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Parsonage Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
7,121.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.41(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.99(+34%)
Vehicle crime
16.56(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.42(+72%)
Other theft
14.85(+125%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
48.95%
Pakistani
27
8.11%
Other
24
7.21%
Arab
21
6.31%
African
18
5.41%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.07%
No qualifications
68
26.46%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
34.59%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.05%
Owns outright
22
16.54%
Social rents from council
19
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Old Moat

Median price£301,000
Price per sq ft£371
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £391K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Moat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced42£339,320£388
Semi-Detached45£315,000£345
Flats33£218,500£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Moat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Moat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Moat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Moat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Moat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Moat in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 1FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 1FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202571, Ashford Road, Manchester, M20 3FHTerracedFreehold£305,000
17 Oct 202545, Ashford Road, Manchester, M20 3FHTerracedFreehold£306,000
25 Nov 202510, Ashford Road, Manchester, M20 3EHTerracedFreehold£285,000
24 Feb 202558, Ashford Road, Manchester, M20 3EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£424,000
07 May 202620, Bradshaw Avenue, Manchester, M20 3FFTerracedFreehold£337,500

Schools

In the M20 1FX postcode area, located within Withington West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 1FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBridgelea Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOld Moat Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 1FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 1FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodCopson Street, Manchester, M20 3HEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLarsa Mini MarketBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Larsa Mini Market
0.2 miBoozy BustersBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Boozy Busters
0.2 miGoLocalBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to GoLocal

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 M20 1FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Easterby-Smith

Old Moat - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeff Smith

Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester WithingtonE14001354
WardOld MoatE05011375
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Withington WestE02001082
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 038AE01005274
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 1FX

Is M20 1FX (Withington West) safe?

The area around M20 1FX records about 134 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 burglary, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M20 1FX?

The median sale price around M20 1FX in Withington West is £301,000 (about £371 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 1FX?

There are 19 schools close to M20 1FX, including Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Good), Old Moat Primary School (Good) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 1FX?

The closest station to M20 1FX is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 651 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 1FX?

M20 1FX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 1FX (Withington West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 1FX is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Easterby-Smith (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.