Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

DENNISON AVENUE, M20 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENNISON AVENUE, M20 1AJ.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, M20 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M20 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dennison Avenue, 0.7km from Shaw Brook in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Old Moat ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M20 1AJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: Average house prices are around £235k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M20 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00026705 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M20 1AJ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed24.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

school Local Schools

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Old Moat Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit

Good76 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils0.6 km
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St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Outstanding0.7 km
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Cavendish Primary School

Good690 pupils1.0 km
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West Didsbury CE Primary School

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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St Cuthbert's RC Primary School

Good262 pupils1.1 km
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Good1650 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Aland Grocers0.4 km
  • Freshers0.8 km
  • Nasser Lebanese Grill0.4 km
  • Old Moat Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Aman Newsagent & Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • St Kentigern's Social Club0.9 km
  • The Albert Inn0.4 km
  • WPHI0.4 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.4 km
  • Didsbury Lounge0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Almost Famous0.4 km
  • Ami’s Karahi Kitchen0.3 km
  • Biskits Shakes Desserts Gelato0.4 km
  • Coffee House Cafe0.4 km
  • Fuse0.4 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Burger House0.4 km
  • Chicken Zone0.4 km
  • Indian Spice0.2 km
  • Luigi's0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fallowfield Lodge0.8 km
  • Manchester South Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton Road Metrolink0.9 km
  • Withington Metrolink1.1 km
  • West Didsbury Metrolink1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Moat Lane0.1 km
  • Old Moat Lane0.1 km
  • Copson Street0.2 km
  • Copson Street0.2 km
  • Mauldeth Road West0.2 km