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M21 7WQ

Maitland Avenue

Chorlton Park

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Detailed insights for M21 7WQ

Overview

Postcode M21 7WQ is located in a major urban area, within the Chorlton Park area 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 median sale price in Chorlton Park is £395,000 (around £408 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £271,526 and £537,000. The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
35.2%
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 12,677 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% 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 7WQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M21 7WQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 7WQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
5,662.2 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
194
65.76%
Other White
18
6.1%
Caribbean
15
5.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4.41%
Irish
10
3.39%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
44.12%
No qualifications
37
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
30.4%
Owns outright
27
21.6%
Other social rented
24
19.2%
Social rents from council
20
16%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Chorlton Park

Median price: £395,000
Price per sq ft: £408
Sales (last 12 months): 184
Typical range (middle 50%): £272K – £537K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £408 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
Detached8£825,000£408
Semi-Detached78£471,000£431
Terraced53£400,000£406
Flats45£216,500£350

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£206,500£428,500£403,000
2026£850,000£216,000£420,000£435,000
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£331£408£420
2026£394£358£435£406
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 7WQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7WQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202513, Aycliffe Avenue, Manchester, M21 7WJSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Dec 202528, Hallows Avenue, Manchester, M21 7WFTerracedFreehold£293,000
01 Oct 202559, Maitland Avenue, Manchester, M21 7NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£378,000
27 Feb 20261, Mersey Bank Avenue, Manchester, M21 7WRSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
07 Aug 2026Flat 5, Fairway House, 62A, Maitland Avenue, Manchester, M21 7WHFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the M21 7WQ 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 7WQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableManchester Secondary PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBarlow Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Ambrose RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M21 7WQ

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 7WQ, 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 7WQ

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

The area around M21 7WQ 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 7WQ?

The median sale price around M21 7WQ in Chorlton Park is £395,000 (about £408 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M21 7WQ?

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

What is the nearest station to M21 7WQ?

The closest station to M21 7WQ is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 877 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 7WQ?

M21 7WQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 7WQ is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Worrall (Green Party).