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.
M23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M23 postcode area.
32,937
39
£ 38,883 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Rack House Primary School
Sandilands Primary School
Baguley Hall Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Button Lane Primary School
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Betfred
- B & M Bargains
- Go Local Extra
- Greggs
- Lidl UK
- + 26 more
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
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Wythenshawe Town Football Club Limited
- 3 Guys Pizza
- A1 Balti House
- Battered Cod
- Brooks Fish & Chip Shop
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Black Boy Hotel
- The Firbank Pub & Kitchen
- The Jolly Butcher
- The Park Hotel
- The Red Rose Inn
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi
- Tesco Extra
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Area Profile: M23 · Data under Open Government Licence