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M23 0BN

Rackhouse Road

Northenden

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Detailed insights for M23 0BN

Overview

Postcode M23 0BN is located in a major urban area, within the Northenden ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northern Moor area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 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 Northern Moor is £41,926 per year. The nearest station is Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wythenshawe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Northern Moor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Northern Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Northern Moor is £41,926 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from M23 0BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Northern Moor near M23 0BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M23 0BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M23 0BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWythenshawe ParkLargeWalking directions to Wythenshawe Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
2,572.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.84(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.93(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.19(+102%)
Public order
16.98(+68%)
Vehicle crime
9.7(+62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
64.01%
Arab
25
7.37%
Pakistani
21
6.19%
African
20
5.9%
Other White
16
4.72%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.48%
No qualifications
63
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
27.12%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.42%
Social rents from council
27
22.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.71%
Owns outright
12
10.17%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Northenden

Median price£286,750
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £386K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£474,996£333
Semi-Detached61£345,300£337
Terraced36£258,250£311
Flats23£155,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£89,450£196,750£190,000
2017£323,000£144,500£200,000£175,000
2018£327,000£112,500£226,000£165,000
2019£325,000£118,500£225,000£175,500
2020£333,750£133,500£231,000£180,000
2021£440,000£138,750£258,500£231,750
2022£488,500£175,000£300,000£250,000
2023£454,500£148,950£362,000£256,500
2024£479,998£155,000£325,000£245,000
2025£485,000£157,000£350,000£256,500
2026£364,975£137,500£335,000£252,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£140£209£215
2017£230£217£213£229
2018£255£165£224£207
2019£254£180£244£207
2020£294£200£246£239
2021£271£208£279£278
2022£338£249£305£304
2023£376£232£332£296
2024£401£251£327£295
2025£359£247£331£298
2026£337£201£371£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 0BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 0BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 20252, Shevington Gardens, Manchester, M23 0BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
02 Oct 202563, Sale Road, Manchester, M23 0BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
12 Dec 202529A, Lawton Moor Road, Manchester, M23 0BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
09 Apr 20254, Millom Avenue, Manchester, M23 0DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
03 Dec 20256, Sale Road, Manchester, M23 0DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the M23 0BN postcode area, located within Northern Moor, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M23 0BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryRack House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePioneer House High SchoolFree schools special

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M23 0BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M23 0BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalManchester, M23 0BUWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 M23 0BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Jane Moran

Northenden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mike Kane

Wythenshawe and Sale East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyWythenshawe and Sale EastE14001602
WardNorthendenE05011374
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northern MoorE02001088
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 044CE01005264
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M23 0BN

Is M23 0BN (Northern Moor) safe?

The area around M23 0BN records about 117 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M23 0BN?

The median sale price around M23 0BN in Northern Moor is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M23 0BN?

There are 8 schools close to M23 0BN, including St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Rack House Primary School (Good) and Pioneer House High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M23 0BN?

The closest station to M23 0BN is Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,132 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M23 0BN?

M23 0BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M23 0BN (Northern Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M23 0BN is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Jane Moran (Labour 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.