Area Analysis Manchester, North West

M23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M23 postcode area.

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Population

32,937

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,883 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
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2/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

M23 has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

home £283,655 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M23 is a postcode district in Manchester, North West, covering 813 active and 481 retired postcodes.

The largest share of M23 (28%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (21%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity. Overall, M23 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in M23 are around £283k, up 5.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M23 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Rack House Primary School

Good462 pupils
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Sandilands Primary School

Good430 pupils
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Baguley Hall Primary School

Good504 pupils
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good262 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good250 pupils
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good247 pupils
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Button Lane Primary School

Good463 pupils
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Saint Paul's Catholic High School

Good911 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Betfred
  • B & M Bargains
  • Go Local Extra
  • Greggs
  • 786 Convenience Store Ltd
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Black Boy Hotel
  • The Firbank Pub & Kitchen
  • The Jolly Butcher
  • The Park Hotel
  • The Red Rose Inn
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • New Dawn Community Cafe
  • Royal Oak and Baguley Residents Association
  • Wrvs Tea Bar
  • Anchors Away Play
  • Chunky Burgers and Shakes
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Tesco Extra
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Chickarito
  • Corner Pizza
  • Dixy Chicken
  • Dixy Chicken Wythenshawe
  • Friends Grill
  • + 23 more