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.
DENNISON AVENUE, M20 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENNISON AVENUE, M20 1AJ.
376
35
£ 37,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Old Moat Primary School
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cavendish Primary School
West Didsbury CE Primary School
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: M201AJ · Data under Open Government Licence