Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

WHALLEY GROVE, M16 8DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHALLEY GROVE, M16 8DN.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M16 8DN 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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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

M16 8DN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £368k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 58.7% year-on-year.

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

M16 8DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whalley Grove, 0.4km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.

For families considering a move, M16 8DN represents 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 58.7% year-on-year. 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 M16 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00026842 (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 M16 8DN. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.9%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 206,000

1 sales · Mean £ 206,000

Terraced

£ 350,000

12 sales · Mean £ 350,864

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M16 8DN 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 Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good642 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Manley Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Outstanding443 pupils0.8 km
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William Hulme's Grammar School

Good1586 pupils1.0 km
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Seymour Park Community Primary School

Outstanding663 pupils1.2 km
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St John Vianney School

Good114 pupils1.2 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Good260 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Bargain World0.3 km
  • Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.3 km
  • Boozy Busters0.8 km
  • Needs World1.0 km
  • Trafford Halal Meat1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Jam Street Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • Whalley Range Amateur Football Club1.0 km
  • South West Manchester Cricket Club1.0 km
  • St Margaret's Social Centre0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Island Cabin Catering0.3 km
  • MyLahore Events Management Limited0.2 km
  • Parkway Cafe1.0 km
  • Range Delights Ltd0.6 km
  • Flayvas0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Waffle Away0.3 km
  • Chicken Shack1.0 km
  • Jerk Junction0.9 km
  • Red Marrakech1.0 km
  • Spices of Kashmir1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Firswood Metrolink1.2 km
  • Chorlton Metrolink1.3 km
  • Old Trafford Metrolink1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Burford Road0.2 km
  • Range Road0.3 km
  • Burford Road0.3 km
  • Dudley Road0.4 km
  • Russell Avenue0.4 km