M23 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moorcroft Road, 0.8km from Northern Moor in Wythenshawe. Administratively it sits within Brooklands ward and the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M23 0AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 25.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M23 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00025900 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORCROFT ROAD, M23 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORCROFT ROAD, M23 0AF.
295
35
£ 38,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M23 0AF 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
M23 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 25.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 0AF. The average age is 34.6. 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
Terraced
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 381,000
school Local Schools
Button Lane Primary School
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Rack House Primary School
Pioneer House High School
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Sale High School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Worthington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Sky Farm Shop0.4 km
- B & M Bargains1.0 km
- Raja Brothers0.6 km
- Raina1.0 km
- David Williams Homemade Classic Foods0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Pankakes0.9 km
- Fayrouz Restaurant0.8 km
- The Bideford Community Centre0.9 km
- Tony's Cafe 20.6 km
- Hologic also T/as The Hive0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Nisa0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Sam's0.6 km
- Oriental City0.9 km
- Battered Cod0.1 km
- Brooks Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
- Guang's House0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Park Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sale Metrolink2.4 km
- Brooklands Metrolink2.5 km
- Dane Road Metrolink2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mossdale Road0.0 km
- Mossdale Road0.1 km
- Aldfield Road0.1 km
- Aldfield Road0.2 km
- Button Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M230AF · Data under Open Government Licence