Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

RAILWAY TERRACE, M21 0RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY TERRACE, M21 0RQ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M21 0RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates M21 0RQ — age 41, 75% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

M21 0RQ is a safe, established residential area on Railway Terrace, 0.3km from Manley Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Chorlton ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.

For families considering a move, M21 0RQ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M21 0RQ are sourced from Output Area E00026847 (shared with 11 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 M21 0RQ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian31.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

M21 0RQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Good260 pupils0.4 km
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Oswald Road Primary School

Good650 pupils0.4 km
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St John Vianney School

Good114 pupils0.4 km
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St John's RC Primary School

Good413 pupils0.5 km
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Manley Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good182 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good678 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.5 km
  • Booze Corner Off Licence0.6 km
  • Barbakan Delicatessen0.3 km
  • Boozy Busters0.4 km
  • Ahmads Grocers0.8 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Lux Lounge0.8 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.7 km
  • Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Benito Lounge0.7 km
  • Duffy's Bar0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Annies Dessert Cafe0.7 km
  • Four Side Vegan Pizza0.6 km
  • Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester0.9 km
  • North Star Deli Chorlton0.7 km
  • Olive and Thyme Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Chunky Chicken0.6 km
  • Kansas Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Mahbub0.7 km
  • Royal Cod0.6 km
  • BRD Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lloyds0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Firswood Metrolink0.4 km
  • Chorlton Metrolink0.6 km
  • Old Trafford Metrolink1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarendon Road West0.0 km
  • Clarendon Road West0.0 km
  • Clarendon Road West0.1 km
  • Kensington Road0.1 km
  • Buckingham Road0.2 km