M23 2ZP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firbank Road, 0.5km from Newall Green in Wythenshawe. Administratively it sits within Baguley ward and the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M23 2ZP is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 M23 2ZP are sourced from Output Area E00025675 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRBANK ROAD, M23 2ZP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRBANK ROAD, M23 2ZP.
258
42
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M23 2ZP 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 2ZP has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 2ZP. The average age is 42.3. 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
Detached
£ 243,500
2 sales · Mean £ 243,500
school Local Schools
Newall Green Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Piper Hill High School
Baguley Hall Primary School
Benchill Primary School
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Haveley Hey Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Anchors Away Play0.9 km
- Momma B's1.0 km
- Gelato Royale0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sunny's0.6 km
- Pizza Mario0.6 km
- Jannah's Kitchen1.0 km
- Oriental House0.6 km
- Pizza Junction1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Down 2 Earth Minimart All Nations0.6 km
- 786 Convenience Store Ltd0.4 km
- FreshStart Smart Mini Mart0.4 km
- Jiva's / Lifestye Express0.7 km
- Jiva's Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Firbank Pub & Kitchen0.0 km
- St Johns Catholic Club also T/as Johnny's Diner0.4 km
- The Red Rose Inn0.5 km
- Black Boy Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Airport3.1 km
- Gatley3.2 km
- Heald Green3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Highdales Road0.1 km
- Firbank Road0.1 km
- Newall Green Primary School0.2 km
- Wendon Road0.2 km
- M56 (Nbd - to define route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M232ZP · Data under Open Government Licence