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M20 3LQ

Palatine Road

Withington

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Detailed insights for M20 3LQ

Overview

Postcode M20 3LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Withington ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Withington West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Withington West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,382 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Withington West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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 3LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Withington West near M20 3LQ 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 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 3LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 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)
0.8 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
415
Population density
4,853.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
20.87(+277%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.87(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.31(-62%)
Vehicle crime
10.14(+69%)
Other theft
7.75(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
62.32%
Other White
49
11.84%
Indian
23
5.56%
Irish
14
3.38%
Other Asian
11
2.66%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
281
73.95%
Level 3 (A level)
36
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.21%
No qualifications
15
3.95%
Apprenticeship
14
3.68%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
158
67.81%
Owns with a mortgage
45
19.31%
Owns outright
16
6.87%
Other social rented
9
3.86%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.72%
Total households: 233

Property prices in Withington

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £400K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) in Withington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,045,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Withington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£427,500£378
Semi-Detached57£384,000£369
Terraced27£260,000£340
Flats21£175,500£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Withington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£537,500£128,975£225,000£157,500
2017£380,000£131,000£232,250£231,000
2018£291,500£149,750£270,000£183,500
2019£280,000£145,000£262,750£190,000
2020£333,000£158,500£276,000£186,250
2021£310,000£171,000£294,000£238,500
2022£409,000£178,150£340,000£242,500
2023£460,000£170,500£340,000£237,500
2024£342,500£172,500£345,000£253,000
2025£427,500£172,500£380,000£314,088
2026£167,500£361,750£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£202£240£184
2017£294£217£237£219
2018£250£222£265£206
2019£232£229£271£235
2020£364£248£283£240
2021£388£256£300£278
2022£401£261£333£286
2023£355£275£341£293
2024£326£306£346£304
2025£378£295£368£344
2026£287£374£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Withington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 3LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 3LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2026Flat 8, Barry Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LQFlatsLeasehold£145,000
06 May 2026Flat 45, Barry Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 19, Barry Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LQFlatsLeasehold£105,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 4, Barry Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LQFlatsLeasehold£142,000
28 Jul 2025Flat 25, Barry Court, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LQFlatsLeasehold£117,500

Schools

In the M20 3LQ postcode area, located within Withington West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 3LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBridgelea Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWest Didsbury CE Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M20 3LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 3LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSunWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BYWalking directions to Sun
0.2 miGo LocalWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3DBWalking directions to Go Local
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
0.3 miLarsa Mini MarketBurton Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Larsa Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 3LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beth Hartness

Withington - 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
WardWithingtonE05011380
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Withington WestE02001082
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 038DE01005277
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 3LQ

Is M20 3LQ (Withington West) safe?

The area around M20 3LQ records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3LQ?

The median sale price around M20 3LQ in Withington is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 3LQ?

There are 19 schools close to M20 3LQ, including Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Good), West Didsbury CE 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 3LQ?

The closest station to M20 3LQ is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 623 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 3LQ?

M20 3LQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 3LQ is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Beth Hartness (Green Party).