M21 is a postcode district in Manchester, North West, covering 718 active and 987 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M21 (14%) is characterised by an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes M21 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M21 are around £381k, down 9.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M21 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 37, M21 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M21 postcode area.
29,704
37
£ 45,157 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 37, M21 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £381k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Chorlton CofE Primary School
St Ambrose RC Primary School
St John's RC Primary School
Loreto High School Chorlton
Oswald Road Primary School
Manchester Secondary PRU
Chorlton High School
Chorlton Park Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Madden's Ltd
- Booze Corner Off Licence
- Londis Chorlton Service Station
- Holland & Barrett
- Chorlton and Didsbury Foodbank
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Bar 4 Eighty
- Bar San Juan
- Barrio
- Beech Inn
- Benito Lounge
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- 99 Reasons
- Amma's Canteen
- Annies Dessert Cafe
- Barlow Moor Community Centre
- Battery Park Juice Bar
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Am Azad Manzil
- Atlantic Fish Bar
- BRD Fried Chicken
- Burger Republic
- Canada Grill
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lloyds
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op Late Shop
- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen
- Tesco
- Tesco Express
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Area Profile: M21 · Data under Open Government Licence