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M21 0RQ

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Chorlton

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Overview

Postcode M21 0RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Chorlton ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorlton North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 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 Chorlton North is £54,021 per year. The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ryebank Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Chorlton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chorlton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Chorlton North is £54,021 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M21 0RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorlton North near M21 0RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 0RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M21 0RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields
0.3 miManley ParkSmallWalking directions to Manley Park
0.2 miField of Os Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Field of Os Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
5,676.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.82(+88%)
Other theft
24.89(+277%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.34(-40%)
Public order
10.85(+7%)
Vehicle crime
9.57(+60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
52.84%
Pakistani
63
21.07%
Indian
16
5.35%
Other White
12
4.01%
Other Asian
8
2.68%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
52.82%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.92%
No qualifications
28
11.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.24%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
37.7%
Owns outright
45
36.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.21%
Other social rented
8
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Chorlton

Median price£453,625
Price per sq ft£451
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £551K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £453,625 (about £451 per square foot) in Chorlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,380 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorlton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached58£570,000£474
Terraced70£442,250£481
Detached4£323,000£285
Flats36£240,500£363

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorlton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£160,000£387,000£293,000
2017£310,000£183,000£380,000£308,500
2018£690,000£172,300£416,000£328,000
2019£740,000£188,000£425,000£332,000
2020£475,000£177,775£451,000£332,500
2021£682,000£215,000£497,500£375,000
2022£725,500£210,000£507,500£390,500
2023£550,000£223,250£517,500£420,000
2024£533,000£230,000£546,250£425,000
2025£406,000£240,000£538,625£423,000
2026£254,500£586,750£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£431£278£322£325
2017£360£305£313£341
2018£322£293£322£341
2019£399£315£356£355
2020£293£301£375£373
2021£417£344£377£385
2022£457£350£434£453
2023£355£350£424£431
2024£362£356£443£447
2025£221£368£468£475
2026£363£496£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 0RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 0RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202554, Buckingham Road, Manchester, M21 0RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£428,750
01 Oct 2025Flat 6, Queens Court, Manchester Road, Manchester, M16 0EAFlatsLeasehold£131,000
26 Feb 202514, Clarendon Road West, Manchester, M21 0RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
30 May 2025119A, Manchester Road, Manchester, M21 9PGTerracedFreehold£300,000
12 Sept 2025143, Buckingham Road, Manchester, M21 0RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the M21 0RQ postcode area, located within Chorlton North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 0RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOswald Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt John Vianney SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 0RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 0RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUnicorn Grocery89 Albany Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 0BNWalking directions to Unicorn Grocery
0.2 miBest-one130 Oswald Road, Manchester, M21 9QFWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miTesco Express80-84 Manchester Road, Manchester, M21 9PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGo LocalBrantingham Road, Manchester, M21 9PWWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miSeymour News & GroceriesUpper Chorlton Road, Trafford, M16 0BNWalking directions to Seymour News & Groceries

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 M21 0RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chantal Lyn Kerr-Sheppard

Chorlton - 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
WardChorltonE05011357
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorlton NorthE02001073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 029EE01005296
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 0RQ

Is M21 0RQ (Chorlton North) safe?

The area around M21 0RQ records about 103 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near M21 0RQ?

The median sale price around M21 0RQ in Chorlton North is £453,625 (about £451 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M21 0RQ?

There are 16 schools close to M21 0RQ, including St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Good), Oswald Road Primary School (Good) and St John Vianney School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 0RQ?

The closest station to M21 0RQ is Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), about 355 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 0RQ?

M21 0RQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,078 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M21 0RQ (Chorlton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 0RQ is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chantal Lyn Kerr-Sheppard (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.