Alsager Close Manchester
35 addresses across 4 postcodes (M21), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24520291.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 25, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Manchester costs £2,312 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Trafford Park, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Chorlton Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is David Medical Centre, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 37 m². Most common: Flat (22); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (21); 1996-2002 (10); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (32).
Council tax
What each band costs in Manchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,312 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,541 | £1,798 | £2,055 | £2,312 | £2,826 | £3,340 | £3,853 | £4,624 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (69% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Riley's Snooker Hall, off Barlow Moor Road: up to 33 homes, non permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 479 Barlow Moor Road: up to 13 homes, Planning Permission (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Mauldeth House Nell Lane Chorlton: up to 50 homes, non permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Mauldeth House Nell Lane Chorlton, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 39 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M21 7AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M21 7AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M21 7LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M21 8DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 22 m and 30 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M21 7AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M21 7AN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| M21 7LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M21 8DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Trafford Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Humphrey Park 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Burnage 172,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Sale Water Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Darley Avenue Chorltonville | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chorlton Bus Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Sutherland Road | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest David Medical Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy Barlow Moor Road | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Manchester Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Didsbury Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hardy Lane, Chorlton-cum-hardy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chorlton Park 13 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,360 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manchester Southern Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Southern Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Wythenshawe Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Wood | Wood | 330 m south-east |
| Treasure Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Kenworthy Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Sale Water Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 29 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Manchester: see them on the Manchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barlow Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookburn Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chorlton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| CHS South | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Worthington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oswald Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Moorlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Didsbury High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports and Social Club M21 2LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Cosh M21 7BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Chorlton and Didsbury Foodbank M21 8DH | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Bee Kind Bakery M21 8EP | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2019 |
| First Wok M21 7FZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Z Store M21 7FZ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| LA Fino M21 7FZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (south-yorkshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- M21 7AN: 23 addresses
- M21 7AL: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- M21 7LG: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- M21 8DN: 1 address of 66 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Burleigh Mews · Robertshaw Avenue · The Cricket Grove · Hurstville Road · Redland Crescent · Darley Avenue · Cundiff Road · Plummer Avenue · Fitton Avenue · Adams Avenue · Burrows Avenue · Dagnall Avenue
All the streets in M21 and across Manchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.