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M20 3BN

Wilmslow Road

Old Moat

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Detailed insights for M20 3BN

Overview

Postcode M20 3BN 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 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 Mauldeth Road, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Moat Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Withington North & Old Moat has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Withington North & Old Moat has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Withington North & Old Moat is £41,102 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M20 3BN.

Flood risk

High

Withington North & Old Moat near M20 3BN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mauldeth Road located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 3BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Mauldeth Road

N/A

Walking directions to Mauldeth Road
0.8 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 3BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOld Moat ParkSmallWalking directions to Old Moat Park
0.1 miParsonage Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Parsonage Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
558
Population density
19,244 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.59(-26%)
Burglary
25.79(+366%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.4(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+13%)
Vehicle crime
9(+50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
415
74.37%
Other White
42
7.53%
Indian
18
3.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
2.87%
Arab
14
2.51%
Total population: 558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
323
59.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
189
34.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
2.94%
No qualifications
10
1.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
0.55%
Total 16+ residents: 545

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
149
80.98%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.41%
Owns outright
7
3.8%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.72%
Other social rented
2
1.09%
Total households: 184

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 3BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 3BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202516, Wellington House, 398 - 400, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3LUFlatsLeasehold£167,000
16 May 2025Apartment 1, 406 - 408, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BDFlatsLeasehold£210,000
17 Mar 20255, Gwynant Place, Manchester, M20 4AEFlatsLeasehold£100,600
11 Mar 20264, Rippingham Road, Manchester, M20 3EXTerracedFreehold£315,000
30 May 202536, Rippingham Road, Manchester, M20 3EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the M20 3BN postcode area, located within Withington North & Old Moat, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 3BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWithington Girls' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBridgelea Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 3BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 3BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAland GroceriesMauldeth Road, Manchester, M20 3FUWalking directions to Aland Groceries
0.1 miOne Stop455-457 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BWWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miBoozy BustersBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Boozy Busters
0.2 miGoLocalBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to GoLocal
0.2 miLarsa Mini MarketBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Larsa Mini Market

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 3BN, 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 North & Old MoatE02001079
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 035CE01005273
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 3BN

Is M20 3BN (Withington North & Old Moat) safe?

The area around M20 3BN records about 96 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 M20 3BN?

The median sale price around M20 3BN in Withington North & Old Moat is £301,000 (about £371 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 3BN?

There are 14 schools close to M20 3BN, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Withington Girls' School and Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 3BN?

The closest station to M20 3BN is Mauldeth Road, about 1,182 m away.

How deprived is the area around M20 3BN?

M20 3BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 3BN (Withington North & Old Moat) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 3BN 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.