M18 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M18 is £190,631, which is 50% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M18 cost 33.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M18 have fallen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£360,232	34
Semi-detached	£226,966	251
Terraced	£156,990	511
Flat	£113,267	29
All types	£190,631	853

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M18

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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 M18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M18 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sacred Heart RC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cedar Mount Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Melland High School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Rushbrook Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Abbey Hey Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

589,670

Population

Median Age

21%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

21.0%

Private rent

30.0%

Social rent

30.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M18 are 377.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

377.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M18 is collected by Manchester. The Band D rate is £1,970/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

M18 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M18 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£190,631, 34% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (377 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M18?

The average house price in M18 (MANCHESTER) is £190,631, based on 853 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.3% over the past year.

Is M18 a safe area to live?

Crime in M18 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 are the schools like in M18?

There are 10 schools in or near M18. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in M18?

Council tax in M18 is collected by Manchester. The Band D rate is £1,970 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M18?

The average broadband download speed in M18 is 377 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 21% of homes in M18 are owner-occupied. 30% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 589,670.