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M4 Area Report

Manchester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£267,634
Median Price
Postcode district (M4)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (M4)
15
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.6/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in M4

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
7.4
Safety
9
Schools
5.8
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.2
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (M4)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

Crime is low overall here, but the 12-month trend is rising — see the trend below.

5
Crimes/month
308
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-06: 3
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 4
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 4
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 2
2026-01: 5
2026-02: 0
2026-03: 8
2026-04: 2
2026-05: 4
2025-062026-05

↑ 91% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Manchester)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Manchester has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
2
crime
2
housing
3
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Manchester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the M4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£255,294
Manchester average
+4.8%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£484,465
Detached
£330,341
Semi-Detached
£255,758
Terraced
£200,245
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £57,654
01/12/2003: £73,720
01/12/2004: £90,960
01/12/2005: £109,443
01/12/2006: £124,477
01/12/2007: £132,223
01/12/2008: £115,522
01/12/2009: £115,523
01/12/2010: £114,642
01/12/2011: £110,621
01/12/2012: £112,700
01/12/2013: £119,673
01/12/2014: £128,746
01/12/2015: £139,009
01/12/2016: £149,725
01/12/2017: £165,474
01/12/2018: £171,882
01/12/2019: £177,994
01/12/2020: £193,243
01/12/2021: £220,027
01/12/2022: £233,605
01/12/2023: £239,704
01/12/2024: £243,658
01/12/2025: £255,294
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
6
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
15
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 15 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.9
Avg Attainment 8
+1.4% vs national (42.3)
39.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 41 secondary schools in Manchester

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in M4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Semi-detached
£312,150
21 sales
Terraced
£394,995
126 sales
Flat
£259,950
2,210 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Manchester. For the headline M4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+4.8%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Manchester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
3/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Ancoats
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    4
    Grade II*
    14
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:1071 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.8°C
    Avg Temperature
    1200mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2546h
    Sunshine/Year
    19.6 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: December
    Driest: April
    Now: 24.7°C, Clear skyHumidity: 38%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    43 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.4/5
    Average Rating
    91%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    43
    Total Establishments
    Halle Concerts SocietyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    cuppellosTakeaway/sandwich shop
    4/5
    Jimmys BarOther catering premises
    5/5
    Wholesome Junkies (MOBILE)Mobile caterer
    5/5
    ScoopRetailers - other
    1/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    22%
    Renewable Energy
    41g
    CO₂/kWh
    low
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    nuclear 49.2%solar 19.2%imports 12.6%biomass 9.0%gas 7.5%wind 2.5%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    55m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 55m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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