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M23 0 area guide

Who lives in M23 0, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Manchester
Region
North West
Population
20,169 (2024)
At a glance

What M23 0 is like

The M23 0 postcode sector in Manchester covers 244 live postcodes and is home to about 20,169 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 46% of households own their home, 18% rent privately and 35.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 57% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in M23 0 sold for a median of £275,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How M23 0 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.6/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
10/ 10

Higher than most — 50.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore
£275,000

Median over 61 sales in M23 0, −18.4% on the year before.

TransportMore
6.0/ 10

Very good — 4 stations within a mile, 30 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
80%

of 5 rated schools in M23 0 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£42,621

Average a year, before tax — higher than 19% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    50.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    35.2% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  4. 04
    Prices fallingLook closer

    The median sale price in M23 0 is down 18.4% on the year before.

  5. 05
    Well connectedPositive

    4 stations within a mile and 30 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

M23 0 FAQs

01
Is M23 0 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 50.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 10 of 10 nationally. 80% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in M23 0?

The median sale price over the last year was £275,000.

Homes in M23 0 sold for a median of £275,000 across 61 sales in the year to August 2026, −18.4% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is M23 0 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 50.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around M23 0, well above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 10 of 10.
04
Who lives in M23 0?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 8.8% of residents. 46% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (39.7%).
05
Which council covers M23 0?

M23 0 is in Manchester.

M23 0 is in Manchester, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is M23 0?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 30 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Northern Moor (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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