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M4 7BR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Manchester

High crime rate10/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesBurglaryVehicle Crime

Lower-income area 2.2/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10England
Median sold price£188kM4 sample - 61 sales
Recent change-1.3%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Manchester
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area67.1%Average for Manchester59.3%
Significant presenceasian chinese, black african, white other
Immediate area23.2%Average for Manchester16.1%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area42%Average for Manchester38%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area6,078Average for Manchester5,628
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area73.9%Average for Manchester67%
Main tenureSocial rented
Immediate area38.1%Average for Manchester25.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area71.2%Average for Manchester73%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental38.1% dominant

Owned28.2%
Private rent32.6%
Social rent38.1%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Great Manchester Run 2026Ages 18+ · Manchester centre · 1.1 km
Music
Social TennisAges 11+ · Manchester Tennis and Football Centre · 1.2 km
Sports
Social TennisAges 11+ · Manchester Tennis and Football Centre · 1.2 km
Sports

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks23street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About M4 7BR: area rating, property, schools and local change

M4 7BR is a postcode in Piccadilly, Manchester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M4 7BR, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around M4 7BR are jobs and schools and education, while health 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 M4 7BR is based on Manchester 061 Census 2021. It covers 7,045 residents, 6,078 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 28% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 38% 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 2/10.

For property prices near M4 7BR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £188k from 61 rolling sales, down 1.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near M4 7BR can compare 12 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.

Near M4 7BR, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (2), swimming (2), music (1), 7 other local activities. Closest examples include Great Manchester Run 2026 (at Manchester centre, ages 18+, 1.1 km) and Social Tennis (at Manchester Tennis and Football Centre, ages 11+, 1.2 km). 1 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M4 7BR 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 M4 7BR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 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 M4 7BR

Is M4 7BR a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% 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 M4 7BR?

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 M4 7BR?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near M4 7BR?

Near M4 7BR, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (2), swimming (2), music (1), 7 other local activities. Closest examples include Great Manchester Run 2026 (at Manchester centre, ages 18+, 1.1 km) and Social Tennis (at Manchester Tennis and Football Centre, ages 11+, 1.2 km). 1 listed as free; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for M4 7BR?

LocaleIQ matched M4 7BR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in M4 7BR?

The latest median sold price is £188k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around M4 7BR?

LocaleIQ currently shows 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.