M4 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M4 is £336,092, which is 12% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M4 cost 17.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M4 have fallen 28.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£364,533	3
Semi-detached	£358,515	16
Terraced	£388,623	55
Flat	£277,997	1313
All types	£336,092	1452

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.7 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 M4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M4 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Anne's RC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Co-op Academy New Islington	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 M4 are 313.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

313.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M4 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

M4 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M4 (MANCHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£336,092), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (313 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 M4?

The average house price in M4 (MANCHESTER) is £336,092, based on 1452 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 28.8% over the past year.

Is M4 a safe area to live?

Crime in M4 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 (0.7 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 M4?

There are 3 schools in or near M4. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in M4?

Council tax in M4 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 M4?

The average broadband download speed in M4 is 313 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 21% of homes in M4 are owner-occupied. 30% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 589,670.