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M8

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M8 is the postcode district for MANCHESTER, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £224,155
1yr change ▼ 12.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£224,155

▼ 12.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

288 Mbps

Property Prices in M8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M8 is £224,155, which is 41% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M8 cost 21.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M8 have fallen 12.8% 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 £358,838 17
Semi-detached £257,687 225
Terraced £179,551 263
Flat £114,603 139
All types £224,155 709

5-Year Price History

£205K £213K £220K £228K £235K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in M8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M8 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
0.1 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
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in M8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M8 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bowker Vale Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Irk Valley Community School Primary Not inspected mi
Cheetwood Primary School Primary Good mi
Crumpsall Lane Primary School Primary Good mi
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

294,348

Population

62

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
25.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M8 are 288.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M8 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214/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

M8

M8 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M8 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£224,155, 22% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (288 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about M8 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M8 MANCHESTER?
The average house price in M8 (MANCHESTER) is £224,155, based on 709 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.8% over the past year.
Is M8 MANCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in M8 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 is the population of M8 MANCHESTER?
The population of M8 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 294,348 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 25% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in M8?
The average broadband download speed in M8 is 288 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in M8 MANCHESTER?
There are 15 schools in or near M8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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