Postcode report
Is M16 8BW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About M16 8BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
M16 8BW is a postcode in Whalley Range, Manchester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M16 8BW, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M16 8BW are safety and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M16 8BW is based on Manchester 028 Census 2021. It covers 8,940 residents, 8,204 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near M16 8BW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £326k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M16 8BW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 10 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M16 8BW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M16 8BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M16 8BW
Is M16 8BW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M16 8BW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M16 8BW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M16 8BW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M16 8BW?
LocaleIQ matched M16 8BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M16 8BW?
The latest median sold price is £326k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M16 8BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.