Postcode insights

M23 9AU

Ferndown Road

Brooklands

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Detailed insights for M23 9AU

Overview

Postcode M23 9AU is located in a major urban area, within the Brooklands ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Baguley West & Brooklands area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.4 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 Baguley West & Brooklands is £45,430 per year. The nearest station is Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chesterton Road Play Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
48.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Baguley West & Brooklands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Baguley West & Brooklands has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.8%

Approximately 48.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Baguley West & Brooklands is £45,430 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M23 9AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Baguley West & Brooklands near M23 9AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M23 9AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Baguley (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Baguley (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M23 9AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChesterton Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Chesterton Road Play Area

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
7,430 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.98(+28%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.28(-56%)
Burglary
12.45(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.01(+22%)
Vehicle crime
10.05(+68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
79.52%
Other White
15
5.12%
African
12
4.1%
Pakistani
9
3.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.73%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
24.14%
No qualifications
52
22.41%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
30.89%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Social rents from council
22
17.89%
Owns outright
14
11.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.57%
Total households: 123

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 9AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 9AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20261C, Ferndown Road, Manchester, M23 9AUTerracedLeasehold£306,000
23 Jun 20251A, Ferndown Road, Manchester, M23 9AUTerracedLeasehold£290,000
03 Mar 20252, Ferndown Road, Manchester, M23 9AQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 1, 95B, Wendover Road, Manchester, M23 9EGFlatsLeasehold£205,000
29 Aug 20253, Tilstock Walk, Manchester, M23 9ASTerracedFreehold£216,000

Schools

In the M23 9AU postcode area, located within Baguley West & Brooklands, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M23 9AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySandilands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDixons Brooklands AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miSecondarySale High SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M23 9AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M23 9AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiAltrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9SRWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExtraAltrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9TJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miLidlAltrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9TJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCo-op FoodCotteril Close, Manchester, M23 9HJWalking directions to Co-op 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 M23 9AU, 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)Baguley West & BrooklandsE02001091
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 047EE01005116
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M23 9AU

Is M23 9AU (Baguley West & Brooklands) safe?

The area around M23 9AU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near M23 9AU?

The median sale price around M23 9AU in Baguley West & Brooklands is £277,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M23 9AU?

There are 10 schools close to M23 9AU, including Sandilands Primary School (Good), Dixons Brooklands Academy and Sale High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M23 9AU?

The closest station to M23 9AU is Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 579 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M23 9AU?

M23 9AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M23 9AU (Baguley West & Brooklands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M23 9AU 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.