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M21 9LB

Wilbraham Road

Chorlton

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Overview

Postcode M21 9LB is located in a major urban area, within the Chorlton ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorlton North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorlton North is £54,021 per year. The nearest station is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Chorlton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Chorlton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Chorlton North is £54,021 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from M21 9LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorlton North near M21 9LB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 9LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M21 9LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.3 miRyebank FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ryebank Fields
0.5 miBeech Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Road Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
6,234 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.54(-25%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.48(-75%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-47%)
Other theft
4.06(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
70.47%
Pakistani
33
11.07%
Other White
11
3.69%
Indian
7
2.35%
Irish
6
2.01%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
181
70.98%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.67%
No qualifications
14
5.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
1.57%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
46.98%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.17%
Owns outright
21
14.09%
Other social rented
19
12.75%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Chorlton

Median price£453,625
Price per sq ft£451
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £551K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £453,625 (about £451 per square foot) in Chorlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,380 up to £1,500,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached58£570,000£474
Terraced70£442,250£481
Detached4£323,000£285
Flats36£240,500£363

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorlton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£160,000£387,000£293,000
2017£310,000£183,000£380,000£308,500
2018£690,000£172,300£416,000£328,000
2019£740,000£188,000£425,000£332,000
2020£475,000£177,775£451,000£332,500
2021£682,000£215,000£497,500£375,000
2022£725,500£210,000£507,500£390,500
2023£550,000£223,250£517,500£420,000
2024£533,000£230,000£546,250£425,000
2025£406,000£240,000£538,625£423,000
2026£254,500£586,750£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£431£278£322£325
2017£360£305£313£341
2018£322£293£322£341
2019£399£315£356£355
2020£293£301£375£373
2021£417£344£377£385
2022£457£350£434£453
2023£355£350£424£431
2024£362£356£443£447
2025£221£368£468£475
2026£363£496£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorlton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 9LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 9LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20254, Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, M21 9WETerracedFreehold£420,250
20 Mar 2026Flat 1, 627, Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9JTFlatsLeasehold£305,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 1, 631, Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9JTFlatsLeasehold£237,500
24 Oct 2025Flat 2, 633, Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9JTFlatsLeasehold£325,000
04 Feb 2025Flat 5, 633, Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9JTFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the M21 9LB postcode area, located within Chorlton North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 9LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChorlton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOswald Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 9LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 9LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodWilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9GPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCo-op FoodBeech Mews, Manchester, M21 9GXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miGo LocalBrantingham Road, Manchester, M21 9PWWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miTesco Express80-84 Manchester Road, Manchester, M21 9PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBest-one130 Oswald Road, Manchester, M21 9QFWalking directions to Best-one

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 9LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chantal Lyn Kerr-Sheppard

Chorlton - 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
WardChorltonE05011357
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorlton NorthE02001073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 029BE01005151
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 9LB

Is M21 9LB (Chorlton North) safe?

The area around M21 9LB records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M21 9LB?

The median sale price around M21 9LB in Chorlton North is £453,625 (about £451 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M21 9LB?

There are 14 schools close to M21 9LB, including St John's RC Primary School (Good), Chorlton CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Oswald Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 9LB?

The closest station to M21 9LB is Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), about 797 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 9LB?

M21 9LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M21 9LB (Chorlton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 9LB is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chantal Lyn Kerr-Sheppard (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.