Postcode sector · M28 3

Manchester M28 3 area guide

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Is Manchester M28 3 a good place to live?

In Manchester (M28 3), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £255,813 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£255,813
from 258 sales
Population
24,894
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
3.1
per 1,000 · -99% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Manchester M28 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M28 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (67 of 7,496) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in M28 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (65 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in M28 3 (Oct 24–Apr 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 10,612

Owned 60% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M28 3.

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Manchester M28 3: frequently asked questions

Is Manchester M28 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Manchester M28 3?

Recorded crime in Manchester M28 3 runs at 3.1 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Manchester M28 3 safe?

Crime in Manchester M28 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Manchester M28 3 runs at 3.1 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Manchester M28 3?

Homes in Manchester M28 3 sell for around £255,813 on average, based on 258 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Manchester M28 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M28 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (67 of 7,496) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Manchester M28 3?

There are 4 schools in Manchester M28 3 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Manchester M28 3 a deprived area?

Manchester M28 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).