M20 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Moat Lane, 0.6km from Withington in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Old Moat ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M20 1DF 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 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00026736 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MOAT LANE, M20 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MOAT LANE, M20 1DF.
353
35
£ 37,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M20 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M20 1DF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
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
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Didsbury High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Aman Newsagent & Off Licence0.5 km
- Copson News0.6 km
- Family Mini Market0.7 km
- Withington Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- Boozy Busters Ltd0.6 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- The Drawing Room1.0 km
- The Metropolitan1.0 km
- Didsbury Lounge0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- A Curious Collection0.7 km
- Basilico @ WPHI0.6 km
- Cafe Blah0.7 km
- Coffee Lab0.7 km
- Piccolino1.0 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Lucky Star0.5 km
- Mike's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Yasouvlaki0.9 km
- Pasha0.6 km
- The Chippy On Burton Road1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton Road Metrolink0.8 km
- Withington Metrolink0.9 km
- West Didsbury Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Avenue0.1 km
- Doncaster Avenue0.1 km
- Old Moat Lane0.2 km
- Whitchurch Road0.2 km
- Whitchurch Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M201DF · Data under Open Government Licence