M2 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M2 is £5,026,905, which is 1216% above the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M2 cost 1651.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M2 have fallen 67.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£763,000	1
Semi-detached	£6,032,286	0
Terraced	£1,100,015	3
Flat	£349,839	20
All types	£5,026,905	53

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M2

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.9 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

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M2 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Abbey College Manchester	Other	Not inspected	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 M2 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M2 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

M2 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M2 (MANCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£5,026,905, 1652% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MANCHESTER

£447K

▼ 13.6% YoY

SALFORD

£405K

▼ 38.4% YoY

MANCHESTER

£336K

▼ 28.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M2?

The average house price in M2 (MANCHESTER) is £5,026,905, based on 53 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1652% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 67.2% over the past year.

Is M2 a safe area to live?

Crime in M2 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 (0.9 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 M2?

There are 1 schools in or near M2. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in M2?

Council tax in M2 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 M2?

The average broadband download speed in M2 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 21% of homes in M2 are owner-occupied. 30% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 589,670.