Manchester M29 area guide
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Is Manchester M29 a good place to live?
In Manchester (M29), homes sell for around £235,834 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£235,834
Population
32,881
Schools
8
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Manchester M29
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M29 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (245 of 11,978) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 67 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 M29, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (83 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 M29 (Oct 24–Jul 25, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 13,678
Owned 72% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for M29.
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Manchester M29: frequently asked questions
Is Manchester M29 a good place to live?
In Manchester (M29), homes sell for around £235,834 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
How much are house prices in Manchester M29?
Homes in Manchester M29 sell for around £235,834 on average, based on 352 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Manchester M29 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M29 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (245 of 11,978) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 67 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Manchester M29?
There are 8 schools in Manchester M29 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Manchester M29 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Manchester M29, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Manchester M29 a deprived area?
Manchester M29 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).