Postcode M20 2YP is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury West ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Merseybank & Barlow Moor area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 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 Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year. The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merseybank Park.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from M20 2YP.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M20 2YP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Withington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Merseybank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Merseybank Park |
Based on 275 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Didsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £1,679,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £780,000 | £473 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £670,000 | £453 |
| Terraced | 64 | £495,000 | £446 |
| Flats | 151 | £263,500 | £380 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £881,500 | £196,500 | £410,000 | £365,000 |
| 2017 | £890,000 | £212,000 | £475,000 | £365,500 |
| 2018 | £672,500 | £234,000 | £457,498 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | £652,475 | £235,000 | £469,995 | £372,500 |
| 2020 | £749,950 | £225,000 | £544,500 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | £850,000 | £227,000 | £525,000 | £411,500 |
| 2022 | £777,500 | £239,500 | £520,000 | £470,000 |
| 2023 | £850,250 | £237,000 | £575,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £1,125,000 | £255,000 | £527,500 | £488,000 |
| 2025 | £812,500 | £264,250 | £639,875 | £512,250 |
| 2026 | £451,250 | £272,500 | £665,000 | £435,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £333 | £296 | £349 | £321 |
| 2017 | £353 | £307 | £321 | £343 |
| 2018 | £389 | £320 | £361 | £343 |
| 2019 | £388 | £338 | £384 | £347 |
| 2020 | £400 | £330 | £349 | £364 |
| 2021 | £384 | £345 | £381 | £382 |
| 2022 | £445 | £353 | £426 | £431 |
| 2023 | £490 | £374 | £445 | £424 |
| 2024 | £470 | £370 | £397 | £441 |
| 2025 | £460 | £370 | £448 | £443 |
| 2026 | £451 | £379 | £447 | £492 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2YP.
In the M20 2YP postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 2YP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | 849 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2ZF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 2YP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Leech
Didsbury West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeff Smith
Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M20 2YP records about 109 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M20 2YP in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 275 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M20 2YP, including St Ambrose RC Primary School (Good), Lancasterian School (Good) and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M20 2YP is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,486 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M20 2YP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,154 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 2YP is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Leech (Liberal Democrats).
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.