Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

DONCASTER AVENUE, M20 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER AVENUE, M20 1DJ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

37

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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: M20 1DJ 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, M20 1DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

M20 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Doncaster 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 1DJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £261k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00026737 (shared with 14 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 1DJ. 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

White / British50.6%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed18.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 243,000

3 sales · Mean £ 229,116

school Local Schools

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Old Moat Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Outstanding0.5 km
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Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit

Good76 pupils0.8 km
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Good1650 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils1.0 km
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Wilbraham Primary School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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Cavendish Primary School

Good690 pupils1.1 km
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William Hulme's Grammar School

Good1586 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • BP Civic Centre Service Station0.7 km
  • Esso Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Forum News0.7 km
  • Parkway Express0.6 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Rabbies Noodle Hut0.7 km
  • Almost Famous0.8 km
  • Ami’s Karahi Kitchen0.5 km
  • Biskits Shakes Desserts Gelato0.8 km
  • Coffee House Cafe0.8 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bento King Withington0.4 km
  • Hungriddy’s0.9 km
  • Burger House0.8 km
  • Chicken Zone0.8 km
  • Indian Spice0.5 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • St Kentigern's Social Club0.8 km
  • The Albert Inn0.8 km
  • WPHI0.8 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.8 km
  • Didsbury Lounge0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Withington Metrolink1.0 km
  • Burton Road Metrolink1.0 km
  • West Didsbury Metrolink1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Doncaster Avenue (to def rte)0.0 km
  • Doncaster Avenue (to def rte)0.0 km
  • Birchington Road0.2 km
  • Bosley Avenue0.3 km
  • Birchington Road0.3 km