Postcode insights

M23 9RQ

Lawnhurst Avenue

Brooklands

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Detailed insights for M23 9RQ

Overview

Postcode M23 9RQ 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 Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 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
2.8%
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

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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 99 ft away from M23 9RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Northern Moor near M23 9RQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M23 9RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Baguley (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Baguley (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M23 9RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWythenshawe ParkLargeWalking directions to Wythenshawe Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
7,807.4 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
237
62.37%
Indian
35
9.21%
Other White
23
6.05%
Chinese
19
5%
Other Asian
14
3.68%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
50.99%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.25%
No qualifications
31
10.26%
Apprenticeship
13
4.3%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
53.79%
Owns outright
32
22.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
17.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Other social rented
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 9RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M23 9RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 2025162, Lawnhurst Avenue, Manchester, M23 9RQFlatsLeasehold£165,000
08 Aug 2025142A, Lawnhurst Avenue, Manchester, M23 9RQTerracedLeasehold£315,000
02 May 2025174, Lawnhurst Avenue, Manchester, M23 9RQTerracedLeasehold£310,000
26 Mar 202514, Abbotsleigh Avenue, Manchester, M23 9RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
12 Sept 202542, Withenfield Road, Manchester, M23 9BSDetachedFreehold£412,000

Schools

In the M23 9RQ postcode area, located within Northern Moor, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M23 9RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDixons Brooklands AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryButton Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M23 9RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressMoorcroft Road, Manchester, M23 0AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidlAltrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9TJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco ExtraAltrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9TJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miAldiAltrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9SRWalking directions to Aldi

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 9RQ, 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 Introduced2006-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M23 9RQ

Is M23 9RQ (Northern Moor) safe?

The area around M23 9RQ 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 9RQ?

The median sale price around M23 9RQ 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 9RQ?

There are 10 schools close to M23 9RQ, including Dixons Brooklands Academy, Button Lane Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M23 9RQ?

The closest station to M23 9RQ is Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 332 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M23 9RQ?

M23 9RQ 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 9RQ (Northern Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

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