Postcode report
M23 0QB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About M23 0QB: area rating, property, schools and local change
M23 0QB is a postcode in Baguley, Manchester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M23 0QB, then scores the surrounding small area 18/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M23 0QB are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 M23 0QB is based on Manchester 048 Census 2021. It covers 9,230 residents, 3,311 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 40% 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 1/10.
For property prices near M23 0QB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £300k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M23 0QB can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 12 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 M23 0QB 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 M23 0QB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 M23 0QB
Is M23 0QB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 18/100 (bottom 1% 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 M23 0QB?
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 M23 0QB?
9 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 M23 0QB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M23 0QB?
LocaleIQ matched M23 0QB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M23 0QB?
The latest median sold price is £300k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M23 0QB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.