M21 7TH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mauldeth Road West, 0.6km from Hough End in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Old Moat ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.6% 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 M21 7TH are sourced from Output Area E00175883 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAULDETH ROAD WEST, M21 7TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAULDETH ROAD WEST, M21 7TH.
210
36
£ 37,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M21 7TH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
51% of M21 7TH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M21 7TH. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 142,500
25 sales · Mean £ 142,588
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
2 sales · Mean £ 177,500
school Local Schools
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
William Hulme's Grammar School
CHS South
Old Moat Primary School
Wilbraham Primary School
Didsbury High School
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Parkway Cafe0.9 km
- Minehead Community Cafe0.8 km
- Whalley Range Stadium0.3 km
- Arriyadh Restaurant0.9 km
- Hough End Leisure Centre0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Davina Chemist Limited0.8 km
- Texaco/Premier0.4 km
- A & J Off Licence0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Go Local0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Crunchy Bite0.9 km
- Dallas Pizza0.9 km
- Lucky Star0.9 km
- Yasouvlaki0.8 km
- Pasha0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Withington Metrolink0.9 km
- Burton Road Metrolink1.3 km
- West Didsbury Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Road0.1 km
- Princess Road0.1 km
- Stirling Avenue0.1 km
- Stirling Avenue0.1 km
- Wilbraham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M217TH · Data under Open Government Licence