Postcode insights

M21 3DG

Wilbraham Road

Chorlton Park

Interactive map showing M21 3DG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M21 3DG

Overview

Postcode M21 3DG is located in a major urban area, within the Chorlton Park ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorlton South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorlton South is £57,139 per year. The nearest station is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beech Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Chorlton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chorlton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Chorlton South is £57,139 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from M21 3DG.

Flood risk

N/A

Chorlton South near M21 3DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 3DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M21 3DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeech Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Road Park
0.3 miField of Os Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Field of Os Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
9,303.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.72(+21%)
Burglary
17.52(+216%)
Vehicle crime
13.31(+122%)
Public order
9.81(-3%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.11(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
74.91%
Other White
22
7.56%
Irish
12
4.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.41%
Chinese
5
1.72%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
64.77%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.33%
No qualifications
21
7.95%
Apprenticeship
8
3.03%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
44.53%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.55%
Owns outright
23
16.79%
Other social rented
16
11.68%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Chorlton Park

Median price£387,475
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)186
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £508K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £387,475 (about £400 per square foot) in Chorlton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£822,500£408
Semi-Detached86£438,000£420
Terraced53£399,000£398
Flats41£222,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorlton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£414,000£135,750£297,500£322,000
2017£515,000£161,000£285,000£282,500
2018£431,000£154,975£335,000£292,300
2019£450,000£165,000£300,000£293,000
2020£700,000£180,000£301,813£305,000
2021£717,500£180,000£335,000£315,000
2022£576,250£192,500£401,250£382,500
2023£487,500£196,250£430,000£385,000
2024£675,000£180,000£382,500£391,500
2025£827,500£210,000£426,000£399,000
2026£850,000£224,750£410,000£422,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£229£246£284
2017£278£259£286£280
2018£297£257£296£304
2019£337£280£300£307
2020£395£304£319£310
2021£358£293£327£344
2022£377£331£379£361
2023£275£346£383£376
2024£385£322£389£383
2025£408£332£408£423
2026£304£369£425£389
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 3DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 3DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202619, Needham Avenue, Manchester, M21 8AATerracedFreehold£375,000
01 May 20263, Needham Avenue, Manchester, M21 8AATerracedFreehold£342,000
06 Mar 2026408, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8ADTerracedFreehold£270,000
19 Sept 2025420, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8ADOtherFreehold£350,000
19 Sept 2025420A, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8ADTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the M21 3DG postcode area, located within Chorlton South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 3DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOswald Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChorlton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 3DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 3DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons418B Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0SDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miCo-op FoodWilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9GPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco Express80-84 Manchester Road, Manchester, M21 9PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miGo LocalBrantingham Road, Manchester, M21 9PWWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miUnicorn Grocery89 Albany Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 0BNWalking directions to Unicorn Grocery

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

Local councillors

Grace Worrall

Chorlton Park - 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
WardChorlton ParkE05011358
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorlton SouthE02001077
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 033AE01005154
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-02-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 3DG

Is M21 3DG (Chorlton South) safe?

The area around M21 3DG records about 70 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near M21 3DG?

The median sale price around M21 3DG in Chorlton South is £387,475 (about £400 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M21 3DG?

There are 18 schools close to M21 3DG, including Oswald Road Primary School (Good), St John's RC Primary School (Good) and Chorlton CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 3DG?

The closest station to M21 3DG is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 140 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 3DG?

M21 3DG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M21 3DG (Chorlton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 3DG is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Worrall (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.