Postcode sector · M46 9

Manchester M46 9 area guide

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Is Manchester M46 9 a good place to live?

In Manchester (M46 9), homes sell for around £201,382 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Avg sold price
£201,382
from 166 sales
Population
18,335
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
5
4 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Manchester M46 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M46 9 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (167 of 5,761) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 35 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 M46 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 M46 9 (May 24–Aug 25, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 8,024

Owned 59% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M46 9.

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Manchester M46 9: frequently asked questions

Is Manchester M46 9 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Manchester M46 9?

Homes in Manchester M46 9 sell for around £201,382 on average, based on 166 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Manchester M46 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M46 9 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (167 of 5,761) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 35 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Manchester M46 9?

There are 5 schools in Manchester M46 9 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Manchester M46 9 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Manchester M46 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Manchester M46 9 a deprived area?

Manchester M46 9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).