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M2

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M2 is the postcode district for MANCHESTER, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £5,026,905
1yr change ▼ 67.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£5,026,905

▼ 67.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1652% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

353 Mbps

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.

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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

£2230K £3374K £4517K £5661K £6805K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Abbey College Manchester Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

589,670

Population

57

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.

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353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about M2 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M2 MANCHESTER?
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 MANCHESTER 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 is the population of M2 MANCHESTER?
The population of M2 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 589,670 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 21% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 30% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in M2 MANCHESTER?
There are 1 schools in or near M2. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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