M20 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rudheath Avenue, 0.7km from Withington in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Old Moat ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M20 1BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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 £224k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00026737 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUDHEATH AVENUE, M20 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUDHEATH AVENUE, M20 1BW.
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£ 37,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M20 1BW 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 50% of tenure in M20 1BW — 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 1BW. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
2 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Semi-Detached
£ 188,500
4 sales · Mean £ 176,875
school Local Schools
Old Moat Primary School
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
Cavendish Primary School
Didsbury High School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
CHS South
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Aman Newsagent & Off Licence0.7 km
- Copson News0.8 km
- Family Mini Market0.9 km
- Withington Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- Boozy Busters Ltd0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- St Kentigern's Social Club0.9 km
- The Albert Inn0.9 km
- WPHI0.8 km
- Didsbury Lounge0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- A Curious Collection0.9 km
- Basilico @ WPHI0.8 km
- Cafe Blah0.9 km
- Coffee Lab0.9 km
- The Ice Shack0.9 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Lucky Star0.6 km
- Yasouvlaki0.8 km
- Pasha0.4 km
- Bento King Withington0.4 km
- Aroma Massala0.4 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Withington Metrolink0.8 km
- Burton Road Metrolink0.9 km
- West Didsbury Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Avenue (to def rte)0.1 km
- Doncaster Avenue (to def rte)0.1 km
- Doncaster Avenue0.2 km
- Doncaster Avenue0.2 km
- Bosley Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M201BW · Data under Open Government Licence