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M8 4 area guide

Who lives in M8 4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Manchester
Region
North West
Population
19,174 (2024)
At a glance

What M8 4 is like

The M8 4 postcode sector in Manchester covers 164 live postcodes and is home to about 19,174 people across 9 census neighbourhoods. 45.4% of households own their home, 33.3% rent privately and 20.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 5–9, and 47.6% 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 M8 4 sold for a median of £200,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How M8 4 compares

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

AffluenceMore
1.8/ 10

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

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 47.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore
£200,000

Median over 38 sales in M8 4, +10.8% on the year before.

TransportMore
6.0/ 10

Very good — 3 stations within a mile, 36 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
86%

of 7 rated schools in M8 4 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£43,105

Average a year, before tax — higher than 20% 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
    A big private rental marketPositive

    33.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

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

  3. 03
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.8 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  4. 04
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in M8 4 is up 10.8% on the year before.

  5. 05
    Well connectedPositive

    3 stations within a mile and 36 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

M8 4 FAQs

01
Is M8 4 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 47.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 86% 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 M8 4?

The median sale price over the last year was £200,000.

Homes in M8 4 sold for a median of £200,000 across 38 sales in the year to August 2026, +10.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is M8 4 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 47.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around M8 4, well above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in M8 4?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 5–9, at 8.9% of residents. 45.4% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (41%).
05
Which council covers M8 4?

M8 4 is in Manchester.

M8 4 is in Manchester, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is M8 4?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 36 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Bowker Vale (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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