Postcode insights

M21 7GW

Leacroft Road

Chorlton Park

Interactive map showing M21 7GW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M21 7GW

Overview

Postcode M21 7GW is located in a major urban area, within the Chorlton Park ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Merseybank & Barlow Moor area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year. The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merseybank Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from M21 7GW.

Flood risk

No risk

Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M21 7GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 7GW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M21 7GW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMerseybank ParkMediumWalking directions to Merseybank Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
1,552.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.36(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-31%)
Burglary
7.96(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-39%)
Public order
5.47(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
67.93%
Pakistani
22
5.98%
Other
18
4.89%
Other White
15
4.08%
Indian
12
3.26%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
51.32%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.54%
No qualifications
26
8.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
37.74%
Owns with a mortgage
59
37.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
22.64%
Other social rented
2
1.26%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.26%
Total households: 159

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202523, Leacroft Road, Manchester, M21 7GWTerracedFreehold£365,000
28 Apr 202519, Leacroft Road, Manchester, M21 7GWTerracedFreehold£385,000
08 Dec 202537, Maitland Avenue, Manchester, M21 7NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
08 Apr 202618, Callingdon Road, Manchester, M21 7GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
29 Aug 20256, Elswick Avenue, Manchester, M21 7NLFlatsLeasehold£193,600

Schools

In the M21 7GW postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 7GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableManchester Secondary PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Ambrose RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBarlow Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 7GW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 7GW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda Express849 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2ZFWalking directions to Asda Express

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 7GW, 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)Merseybank & Barlow MoorE02001086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 042DE01005084
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 7GW

Is M21 7GW (Merseybank & Barlow Moor) safe?

The area around M21 7GW records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M21 7GW?

The median sale price around M21 7GW in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £387,475 (about £400 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M21 7GW?

There are 14 schools close to M21 7GW, including Manchester Secondary PRU (Good), St Ambrose RC Primary School (Good) and Barlow Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 7GW?

The closest station to M21 7GW is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 912 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 7GW?

M21 7GW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M21 7GW (Merseybank & Barlow Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 7GW 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.