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M16

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M16 covers MANCHESTER in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £279,165
1yr change ▲ 23.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£279,165

▲ 23.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

349 Mbps

Property Prices in M16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M16 is £279,165, which is 27% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Property values in M16 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in M16 have risen 23.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £464,877 35
Semi-detached £423,642 237
Terraced £305,003 263
Flat £190,113 869
All types £279,165 1489

5-Year Price History

£255K £276K £297K £319K £340K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in M16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in M16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M16 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Manley Park Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Primary Outstanding mi
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Primary Not inspected mi
St Bede's College Other Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

241,025

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M16 are 349.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M16 is collected by Trafford. The Band D rate is £1,878/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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M16 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M16 (MANCHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£279,165), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (349 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about M16 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M16 MANCHESTER?
The average house price in M16 (MANCHESTER) is £279,165, based on 1489 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 23.1% over the past year.
Is M16 MANCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in M16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of M16 MANCHESTER?
The population of M16 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 241,025 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in M16?
The average broadband download speed in M16 is 349 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in M16 MANCHESTER?
There are 16 schools in or near M16. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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