Postcode insights

M21 7NS

Mersey Bank Avenue

Chorlton Park

Interactive map showing M21 7NS and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M21 7NS

Overview

Postcode M21 7NS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 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 Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year. The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merseybank Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% 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 0 ft away from M21 7NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M21 7NS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 7NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M21 7NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMerseybank ParkMediumWalking directions to Merseybank Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
9,331.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.97(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.37(+103%)
Burglary
22.06(+298%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.89(+99%)
Public order
7.75(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
46.86%
Pakistani
38
10.86%
Arab
33
9.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
6.29%
African
16
4.57%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.83%
No qualifications
46
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
40.32%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Social rents from council
18
14.52%
Owns outright
12
9.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202513, Ennerdale Avenue, Manchester, M21 7NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£314,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 32, 51, Manor Drive, Manchester, M21 7JUFlatsLeasehold£146,000
29 May 2025Flat 19, 51, Manor Drive, Manchester, M21 7JUFlatsLeasehold£130,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 6, 51, Manor Drive, Manchester, M21 7JUFlatsLeasehold£140,000
29 Aug 20256, Elswick Avenue, Manchester, M21 7NLFlatsLeasehold£193,600

Schools

In the M21 7NS postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 7NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Ambrose RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableManchester Secondary PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarlow Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 7NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 7NS, 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 042AE01005077
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 7NS

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

The area around M21 7NS records about 109 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M21 7NS?

The median sale price around M21 7NS 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 7NS?

There are 13 schools close to M21 7NS, including St Ambrose RC Primary School (Good), Manchester Secondary PRU (Good) and Barlow Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 7NS?

The closest station to M21 7NS is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,109 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 7NS?

M21 7NS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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