Postcode M20 3EL is located in a major urban area, within the Old Moat area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Withington West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Withington West is £55,598 per year. The median sale price in Old Moat is £310,000 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,250 and £382,000. The nearest station is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Moat Park.
Withington West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,947 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Withington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Withington West is £55,598 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M20 3EL.
Withington West near M20 3EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Moat Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Moat Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cavendish Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Parsonage Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Parsonage Pocket Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (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 | 48 | £338,070 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £322,500 | £364 |
| Flats | 36 | £219,250 | £344 |
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 | — | £217,500 | £308,000 | £339,320 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £341,000 | £338,750 |
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 | — | £348 | £337 | £368 |
| 2026 | — | £338 | £371 | £397 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 3EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 3, Burton Avenue, Manchester, M20 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £221,500 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 42, Everett Road, Manchester, M20 3DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £715,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2026 | 35, Everett Road, Manchester, M20 3EA | Terraced | Freehold | £735,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 27, Everett Road, Manchester, M20 3EA | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 8, 29, Burton Road, Manchester, M20 3GB | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the M20 3EL postcode area, located within Withington West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Old Moat Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | West Didsbury CE Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2018. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M20 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Copson Street, Manchester, M20 3HE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Burton Store | Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1LP | Walking directions to Burton Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sun | Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BY | Walking directions to Sun |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Larsa Mini Market | Burton Road, Manchester, M20 3BG | Walking directions to Larsa Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M20 3EL, 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 3EL records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M20 3EL in Old Moat is £310,000 (about £371 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M20 3EL, including Old Moat Primary School (Outstanding), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and West Didsbury CE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M20 3EL is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 480 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M20 3EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,947 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 3EL is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Easterby-Smith (Green Party).