Postcode M21 7WP 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merseybank Park.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% 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.
The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from M21 7WP.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M21 7WP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merseybank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Merseybank Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £822,500 | £408 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £438,000 | £420 |
| Terraced | 53 | £399,000 | £398 |
| Flats | 41 | £222,500 | £345 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7WP.
In the M21 7WP postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 7WP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 849 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2ZF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M21 7WP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Grace Worrall
Chorlton Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeff Smith
Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M21 7WP records about 122 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.
The median sale price around M21 7WP in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £387,475 (about £400 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M21 7WP, including St Ambrose RC Primary School (Good), Manchester Secondary PRU (Good) and Lancasterian School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M21 7WP is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,450 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M21 7WP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 7WP is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Worrall (Green Party).
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.