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M8 5BD

Lowther Road

Crumpsall

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Detailed insights for M8 5BD

Overview

Postcode M8 5BD is located in a major urban area, within the Crumpsall ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Crumpsall South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crumpsall South is £39,674 per year. The nearest station is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Herristone Road Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Crumpsall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Crumpsall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Crumpsall South is £39,674 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M8 5BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Crumpsall South near M8 5BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M8 5BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M8 5BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHerristone Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Herristone Road Park
0.3 miCrumpsall ParkMediumWalking directions to Crumpsall Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
7,956.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.22(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.66(+199%)
Public order
40.89(+304%)
Vehicle crime
18.74(+213%)
Other theft
15.76(+139%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
197
48.4%
British
59
14.5%
African
22
5.41%
Arab
21
5.16%
Other
19
4.67%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
27%
No qualifications
72
24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
16.33%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
32.61%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.36%
Owns outright
24
17.39%
Social rents from council
18
13.04%
Other social rented
7
5.07%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Crumpsall

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £264K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Crumpsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crumpsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£266,000£266
Semi-Detached26£262,500£294
Terraced35£175,000£245
Flats10£127,500£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crumpsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crumpsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,500£80,000£169,950£102,000
2017£210,000£83,000£169,500£108,500
2018£365,000£90,000£167,500£102,500
2019£212,000£95,000£165,000£116,500
2020£260,000£99,975£190,000£134,000
2021£308,000£105,000£214,750£152,000
2022£455,000£109,000£265,000£180,000
2023£392,500£95,000£250,000£185,000
2024£527,750£107,500£250,000£175,000
2025£395,000£80,500£254,000£175,000
2026£186,500£125,375£245,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crumpsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crumpsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£126£116£161£128
2017£181£136£171£125
2018£284£145£176£130
2019£157£151£182£150
2020£187£147£199£166
2021£253£160£209£180
2022£253£167£269£175
2023£316£168£241£218
2024£289£181£267£221
2025£266£165£280£242
2026£265£160£276£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crumpsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 5BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 5BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat 3, 23 - 25, Rectory Road, Manchester, M8 5EAFlatsLeasehold£130,000
25 Mar 202524, St Marys Hall Road, Manchester, M8 5DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000
13 Feb 202530, St Marys Hall Road, Manchester, M8 5DZOtherLeasehold£405,000
13 Feb 202530, St Marys Hall Road, Manchester, M8 5DZOtherFreehold£405,000
06 Aug 202547, Hermitage Road, Manchester, M8 5SWTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the M8 5BD postcode area, located within Crumpsall South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M8 5BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCravenwood Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe King David High SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 5BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M8 5BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoThomas Street, Manchester, M8 5DPWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSparSinclair Avenue, Manchester, M8 4FLWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miWorldwideCrescent Road, Manchester, M8 9JXWalking directions to Worldwide
0.2 miWisla MarketCheetham Hill Road, Salford, M7 4QJWalking directions to Wisla Market
0.3 miIcelandCrescent Road, Manchester, M8 5EJWalking directions to Iceland

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 M8 5BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jawad Amin

Crumpsall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Graham Stringer

Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackley and Middleton SouthE14001103
WardCrumpsallE05011360
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crumpsall SouthE02001052
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 008DE01005165
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M8 5BD

Is M8 5BD (Crumpsall South) safe?

The area around M8 5BD records about 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M8 5BD?

The median sale price around M8 5BD in Crumpsall South is £182,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M8 5BD?

There are 20 schools close to M8 5BD, including Cravenwood Primary Academy (Good), The King David High School (Requires improvement) and St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M8 5BD?

The closest station to M8 5BD is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 203 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M8 5BD?

M8 5BD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,550 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M8 5BD (Crumpsall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M8 5BD is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jawad Amin (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.