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Sub-area · Withington West · Manchester · North West

Living in Manchester 038A

Part of Withington West · 1,841 residents

Manchester 038A is a sub-area in Withington West, Manchester that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,347 a month, up 2.8% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £193/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,347+2.8%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
94/100
Transit + walk
Schools
91/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1816%
18–3442%
35–4918%
50–6413%
65+10%
Population1,841
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied39%
Private rent29%
Social rent31%
Flats23%
Terraced27%
Semi-detached46%
Detached4%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person29%Couple with children13%Lone parent14%Other19%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 52.30
White67%Asian13%Black6%Mixed7%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian34%Muslim14%No religion42%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK78%
Born outside UK22%
General health (self-reported)
Good80%Fair14%Bad6%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above44%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications16%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Manchester 038A?

Manchester 038A sits inside Withington West, part of the wider Manchester council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Manchester 038A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Manchester 038A?
The median monthly rent across Manchester 038A is £1,347.
How safe is Manchester 038A?
Manchester 038A has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Manchester 038A?
Transport score: 94/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Manchester 038A part of?
Manchester 038A sits inside the Withington West neighbourhood, in Manchester, North West.