Postcode M8 5BW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Clowes Park (Broughton Park).
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.
Crumpsall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.9% 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.
The average income per household in Crumpsall South is £39,674 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from M8 5BW.
Crumpsall South near M8 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clowes Park (Broughton Park) | Medium | Walking directions to Clowes Park (Broughton Park) |
| 0.4 mi | Mandley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mandley Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £266,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £262,500 | £294 |
| Terraced | 35 | £175,000 | £245 |
| Flats | 10 | £127,500 | £178 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 5BW.
In the M8 5BW postcode area, located within Crumpsall South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wisla Market | Cheetham Hill Road, Salford, M7 4QJ | Walking directions to Wisla Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Thomas Street, Manchester, M8 5DP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 5EJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 5EJ | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Worldwide | Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 9JX | Walking directions to Worldwide |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M8 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jawad Amin
Crumpsall - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M8 5BW 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.
The median sale price around M8 5BW in Crumpsall South is £182,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M8 5BW, including King David Primary School (Outstanding), Langdon College (Requires improvement) and The King David High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M8 5BW is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 493 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M8 5BW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M8 5BW is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jawad Amin (Labour Party).
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.