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M23 1WL

Oakmoor Road

Baguley

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Detailed insights for M23 1WL

Overview

Postcode M23 1WL is located in a major urban area, within the Baguley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.5 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 Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park is £40,836 per year. The nearest station is Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alderman Rogers Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,619 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.2%

Approximately 33.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park is £40,836 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M23 1WL.

Flood risk

No risk

Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park near M23 1WL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M23 1WL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Roundthorn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Roundthorn (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Baguley (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Baguley (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M23 1WL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlderman Rogers ParkMediumWalking directions to Alderman Rogers Park
0.1 miBaguley ParkMediumWalking directions to Baguley Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
7,129.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.43(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.46(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.77(+16%)
Vehicle crime
12.91(+116%)
Public order
11.23(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
59.95%
Indian
41
10.59%
Other White
32
8.27%
Pakistani
17
4.39%
Arab
12
3.1%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
37.86%
No qualifications
60
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
31.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
22.46%
Other social rented
37
19.79%
Social rents from council
25
13.37%
Owns outright
24
12.83%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Baguley

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £305K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Baguley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,403 up to £459,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baguley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£345,000£364
Semi-Detached43£270,000£303
Terraced28£246,500£272
Flats17£155,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baguley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baguley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£102,000£134,500£125,000
2017£282,500£105,000£155,000£129,000
2018£300,000£112,000£155,000£148,500
2019£289,000£122,000£165,000£151,500
2020£298,750£120,000£184,500£167,500
2021£372,500£128,000£194,975£185,000
2022£338,750£140,125£226,750£225,000
2023£415,000£140,000£238,750£232,000
2024£427,500£145,000£248,000£232,500
2025£394,250£160,000£275,000£235,000
2026£345,000£100,000£235,000£258,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baguley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baguley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£146£150£136
2017£200£156£184£157
2018£246£171£178£164
2019£216£196£190£176
2020£282£187£210£206
2021£260£185£235£200
2022£346£214£253£253
2023£281£210£271£258
2024£319£232£281£248
2025£390£268£292£253
2026£341£209£303£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baguley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 1WL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 1WL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 20256, Oakmoor Road, Manchester, M23 1NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,000
05 Sept 2025Apartment U, 186, Hall Lane, Manchester, M23 1NBFlatsLeasehold£157,500
12 Feb 2025Apartment A, 188, Hall Lane, Manchester, M23 1NBFlatsLeasehold£158,000
10 Jul 2025Apartment 12, Lantern Court, 106, Hall Lane, Manchester, M23 1DJFlatsLeasehold£120,000
07 Oct 202539, Sir Williams Court, 194, Hall Lane, Manchester, M23 1DLFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the M23 1WL postcode area, located within Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M23 1WL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBaguley Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNewall Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 1WL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sian Astley

Baguley - 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
WardBaguleyE05011352
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Baguley East & Wythenshawe ParkE02001092
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 048BE01005072
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M23 1WL

Is M23 1WL (Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park) safe?

The area around M23 1WL records about 115 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 1WL?

The median sale price around M23 1WL in Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park is £248,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M23 1WL?

There are 14 schools close to M23 1WL, including Baguley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Newall Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M23 1WL?

The closest station to M23 1WL is Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink), about 403 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M23 1WL?

M23 1WL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M23 1WL (Baguley East & Wythenshawe Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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