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Sub-area · Withington West · Manchester · North West

Living in Manchester 038D

Part of Withington West · 1,666 residents

Manchester 038D 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 bottom decile of UK sub-areas (100th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,347+2.8%
vs last year
Liveability
99/100
Composite score
Safety
100/100
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
82/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1816%
18–3436%
35–4923%
50–6414%
65+11%
Population1,666
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied50%
Private rent48%
Social rent2%
Flats56%
Terraced4%
Semi-detached32%
Detached7%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person36%Couple with children17%Lone parent4%Other12%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 35.50
White80%Asian9%Black3%Mixed5%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian32%Muslim6%No religion51%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK80%
Born outside UK20%
General health (self-reported)
Good92%Fair6%Bad3%
Disability prevalence11%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above76%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications4%

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

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

Manchester 038D 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

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Who is Manchester 038D 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 038D?
The median monthly rent across Manchester 038D is £1,347.
How safe is Manchester 038D?
Manchester 038D has a safety score of 100/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Manchester 038D?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Manchester 038D part of?
Manchester 038D sits inside the Withington West neighbourhood, in Manchester, North West.