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M21

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

M21 encompasses MANCHESTER and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £422,800
1yr change ▲ 4.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£422,800

▲ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

47% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

391 Mbps

Property Prices in M21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M21 is £422,800, which is 11% above the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M21 cost 47.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M21 have risen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £640,918 30
Semi-detached £509,072 397
Terraced £416,042 381
Flat £214,705 259
All types £422,800 1111

5-Year Price History

£413K £417K £421K £425K £429K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in M21

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M21 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 M21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M21 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chorlton CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Ambrose RC Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St John's RC Primary School Primary Good mi
Loreto High School Chorlton Secondary Requires improvement mi
Oswald Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

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 M21 are 391.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

391.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M21 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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M21 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M21 (MANCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£422,800, 47% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (391 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M21?
The average house price in M21 (MANCHESTER) is £422,800, based on 1111 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is M21 a safe area to live?
Crime in M21 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 M21?
There are 11 schools in or near M21. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in M21?
Council tax in M21 is collected by Trafford. The Band D rate is £1,878 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in M21?
The average broadband download speed in M21 is 391 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in M21 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 35% of homes in M21 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 241,025.