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M20

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

M20 is the postcode district for MANCHESTER, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £413,224
1yr change ▼ 3.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£413,224

▼ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

Property Prices in M20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M20 is £413,224, which is 8% above the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M20 cost 44.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M20 have fallen 3.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £867,824 95
Semi-detached £482,293 644
Terraced £424,795 456
Flat £250,073 798
All types £413,224 2057

5-Year Price History

£403K £407K £411K £415K £419K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in M20

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M20 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.2 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 M20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M20 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Broad Oak Primary School Primary Good mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Catherine's RC Primary School Primary Good mi
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Secondary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

5

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 M20 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M20 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

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M20 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M20 (MANCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£413,224, 44% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M20?
The average house price in M20 (MANCHESTER) is £413,224, based on 2057 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.6% over the past year.
Is M20 a safe area to live?
Crime in M20 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 (0.2 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 M20?
There are 19 schools in or near M20. 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in M20?
Council tax in M20 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 M20?
The average broadband download speed in M20 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in M20 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 21% of homes in M20 are owner-occupied. 30% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 589,670.