M20 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mouldsworth Avenue, 0.8km from Withington in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Old Moat ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M20 1AW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £267k. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00026704 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOULDSWORTH AVENUE, M20 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOULDSWORTH AVENUE, M20 1AW.
360
34
£ 37,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M20 1AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in M20 1AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1AW. The average age is 34.4. 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
£ 162,100
3 sales · Mean £ 193,866
school Local Schools
Old Moat Primary School
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Cavendish Primary School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Didsbury High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fallowfield Lodge1.0 km
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Aman Newsagent & Off Licence0.5 km
- Copson News0.5 km
- Family Mini Market0.8 km
- Withington Fruit and Veg0.5 km
- Boozy Busters Ltd0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- St Kentigern's Social Club0.9 km
- The Albert Inn0.6 km
- WPHI0.6 km
- Didsbury Lounge0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- A Curious Collection0.6 km
- Basilico @ WPHI0.6 km
- Cafe Blah0.6 km
- Coffee Lab0.6 km
- The Ice Shack0.6 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Lucky Star0.4 km
- Mike's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Yasouvlaki0.8 km
- Pasha0.6 km
- Bento King Withington0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton Road Metrolink0.9 km
- Withington Metrolink1.0 km
- West Didsbury Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Moat Lane0.1 km
- Old Moat Lane0.2 km
- Doncaster Avenue (to def rte)0.2 km
- Doncaster Avenue (to def rte)0.2 km
- Doncaster Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M201AW · Data under Open Government Licence