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M21 8AQ

Barlow Moor Road

Chorlton Park

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Overview

Postcode M21 8AQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chorlton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

15.3%

Approximately 15.3% 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 164 ft away from M21 8AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorlton South near M21 8AQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 8AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M21 8AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChorlton ParkLargeWalking directions to Chorlton Park
0.1 miBeech Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Road Park
0.5 miField of Os Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Field of Os Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
7,246 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
203
74.63%
Other White
19
6.99%
Pakistani
13
4.78%
Irish
11
4.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.94%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
65.43%
No qualifications
28
11.52%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.58%
Apprenticeship
8
3.29%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
47.45%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.17%
Other social rented
20
14.6%
Owns outright
19
13.87%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
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 8AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 8AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025519, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AQOtherFreehold£1,230,000
17 Dec 202510, High Lane, Manchester, M21 9DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
12 Mar 2026Apartment 20, Cranbourne Terrace, 7, Cranbourne Road, Manchester, M21 8GEFlatsLeasehold£315,000
07 Nov 2025Apartment 5, Cranbourne Terrace, 3, Cranbourne Road, Manchester, M21 8GEFlatsLeasehold£325,000
19 Sept 2025Apartment 22, Cranbourne Terrace, 7, Cranbourne Road, Manchester, M21 8GEFlatsLeasehold£304,000

Schools

In the M21 8AQ postcode area, located within Chorlton South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 8AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBrookburn Community SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOswald Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChorlton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 8AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 8AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterDartmouth Road, Manchester, M21 8TTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCo-op FoodWilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9GPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMorrisons418B Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0SDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miCo-op FoodBeech Mews, Manchester, M21 9GXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miM&S Simply Food437 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AUWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 8AQ, 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 Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 8AQ

Is M21 8AQ (Chorlton South) safe?

The area around M21 8AQ 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 8AQ?

The median sale price around M21 8AQ 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 8AQ?

There are 16 schools close to M21 8AQ, including Brookburn Community School (Good), Oswald Road Primary School (Good) and Chorlton CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 8AQ?

The closest station to M21 8AQ is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 366 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 8AQ?

M21 8AQ 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 8AQ (Chorlton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 8AQ 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.