Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

MERSEY BANK AVENUE, M21 7WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEY BANK AVENUE, M21 7WS.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /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: 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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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

M21 7WS has a significant social housing presence — 63% 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.

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

M21 7WS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mersey Bank Avenue, 0.6km from Barlow Moor in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Chorlton Park ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M21 7WS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% 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.

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 7WS are sourced from Output Area E00025713 (shared with 18 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 7WS. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed15.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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St Ambrose RC Primary School

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Manchester Secondary PRU

Good114 pupils0.6 km
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Lancasterian School

Good154 pupils0.8 km
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Barlow Hall Primary School

Good287 pupils0.8 km
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The Birches School

Outstanding156 pupils1.0 km
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Didsbury High School

632 pupils1.2 km
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Northenden Community School

Good227 pupils1.4 km
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Loreto High School Chorlton

Good722 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club0.6 km
  • The Woodstock1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Christ Church0.4 km
  • Didsbury Central Mosque1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.2 km
  • Due Fratelli0.7 km
  • Barlow Moor Community Centre0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Welcome Inn0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Go Local0.2 km
  • Spendwell0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food - Petrol0.2 km
  • Barlow Moor Filling Station - Shop ONLY0.8 km
  • Barlow Moor Service Station0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Withington Metrolink1.4 km
  • Burton Road Metrolink1.6 km
  • West Didsbury Metrolink1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mersey Bank Avenue0.1 km
  • Merseybank Avenue0.2 km
  • Merseybank Avenue0.2 km
  • St Ambrose R.C. Primary School0.2 km
  • St Ambrose School0.2 km