Postcode insights

M20 3JE

Palatine Road

Old Moat

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Detailed insights for M20 3JE

Overview

Postcode M20 3JE 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 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 nearest station is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Road Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Withington West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Withington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

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 3JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Withington West near M20 3JE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 3JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 3JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCavendish Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Road Park
0.4 miParsonage Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Parsonage Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
7,378.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
35.52(+541%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.91(-36%)
Vehicle crime
18.44(+208%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.39(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.34(+60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
73.59%
Other White
19
5.64%
Pakistani
13
3.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
3.86%
Irish
7
2.08%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
221
77.27%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.89%
No qualifications
10
3.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.1%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
35.88%
Owns outright
43
32.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
27.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.05%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 3JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 3JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 2026Flat 2, Holly Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3JEFlatsLeasehold£302,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 8, Holly Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3JETerracedLeasehold£240,500
21 Nov 2025Flat 1, 50, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3JLFlatsLeasehold£230,000
11 Feb 2025Flat 4, 48, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3JLFlatsLeasehold£212,000
08 Aug 20251, Cromer Avenue, Manchester, M20 3DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the M20 3JE postcode area, located within Withington West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 3JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWest Didsbury CE Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBridgelea Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 3JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 3JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSunWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BYWalking directions to Sun
0.2 miGo LocalWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3DBWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miBurton StoreBurton Road, Manchester, M20 1LPWalking directions to Burton Store
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op FoodCopson Street, Manchester, M20 3HEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3JE, 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 038CE01005276
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 3JE

Is M20 3JE (Withington West) safe?

The area around M20 3JE 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M20 3JE?

The median sale price around M20 3JE 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 3JE?

There are 18 schools close to M20 3JE, including West Didsbury CE Primary School (Good), Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Good) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 3JE?

The closest station to M20 3JE is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 509 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 3JE?

M20 3JE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 3JE (Withington West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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