Postcode insights

M23 0WB

Moorcroft Road

Brooklands

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Detailed insights for M23 0WB

Overview

Postcode M23 0WB is located in a major urban area, within the Brooklands ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northern Moor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wythenshawe Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Northern Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Northern Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M23 0WB.

Flood risk

No risk

Northern Moor near M23 0WB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M23 0WB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M23 0WB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWythenshawe ParkLargeWalking directions to Wythenshawe Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
6,923.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.67(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.66(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.23(+58%)
Burglary
12.12(+119%)
Public order
10.01(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
67.4%
Pakistani
20
7.33%
Indian
12
4.4%
African
10
3.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.66%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
35.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
21.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.83%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
33.9%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.34%
Owns outright
23
19.49%
Social rents from council
21
17.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Brooklands

Median price£277,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £344K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Brooklands area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,750 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brooklands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£423,500£383
Semi-Detached45£315,000£361
Terraced54£266,750£313
Flats29£175,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brooklands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brooklands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307,500£112,500£202,500£143,500
2017£295,000£122,000£200,000£165,000
2018£345,000£128,000£198,750£175,250
2019£315,000£125,000£222,500£175,000
2020£377,500£129,975£222,500£190,000
2021£385,000£150,000£246,250£210,000
2022£367,833£154,500£301,000£242,000
2023£457,500£159,500£271,500£241,000
2024£385,000£182,500£307,500£247,250
2025£412,000£175,000£305,250£267,475
2026£503,500£175,000£325,750£268,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brooklands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brooklands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£172£205£174
2017£262£192£222£207
2018£299£213£251£204
2019£292£197£244£217
2020£294£210£235£241
2021£328£232£278£255
2022£354£234£308£285
2023£377£253£315£288
2024£381£257£337£290
2025£369£269£347£312
2026£395£284£308£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brooklands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 0WB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 0WB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20262, Pengham Walk, Manchester, M23 0NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,500
28 Mar 20251, Kerne Grove, Manchester, M23 0NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
09 Dec 2025152, Lawton Moor Road, Manchester, M23 0PGTerracedFreehold£265,000
31 Jul 202532, Baycroft Grove, Manchester, M23 0NWTerracedFreehold£303,000
21 Feb 202511, Woodbridge Grove, Manchester, M23 0NLTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the M23 0WB postcode area, located within Northern Moor, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M23 0WB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryButton Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRack House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePioneer House High SchoolFree schools special

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M23 0WB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M23 0WB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRajaBrosButton Lane, Manchester, M23 0LZWalking directions to RajaBros
0.3 miNisa LocalManchester, M23 0BUWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miTesco ExpressMoorcroft Road, Manchester, M23 0AHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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

Local councillors

Steven John Hodgkiss

Brooklands - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardBrooklandsE05011353
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northern MoorE02001088
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 044AE01005115
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M23 0WB

Is M23 0WB (Northern Moor) safe?

The area around M23 0WB records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0WB?

The median sale price around M23 0WB in Northern Moor is £277,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M23 0WB?

There are 10 schools close to M23 0WB, including Button Lane Primary School (Good), 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 0WB?

The closest station to M23 0WB is Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink), about 527 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M23 0WB?

M23 0WB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M23 0WB is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven John Hodgkiss (Reform UK).

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.