Barsham Close Manchester
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (M8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24525340.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 2).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Crumpsall Park, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crumpsall Medical Practice, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2014 | 10 | £129,995 | £104,995 | £159,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2024 | 2 M8 5XN | Terraced | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2021 | 2 M8 5XN | Terraced | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2019 | 1 M8 5XN | Semi-detached | £162,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 10 M8 5XN | Terraced | £157,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Feb 2017 | 2 M8 5XN | Terraced | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2016 | 2 M8 5XN | Terraced | £138,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 5 M8 5XN | Terraced | £104,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Oct 2014 | 3 M8 5XN | Terraced | £129,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Oct 2014 | 9 M8 5XN | Terraced | £129,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 2014 | 1 M8 5XN | Semi-detached | £120,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 2014 | 7 M8 5XN | Terraced | £114,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 6 M8 5XN | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 4 M8 5XN | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2014 | 8 M8 5XN | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2014 | 2 M8 5XN | Terraced | £129,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2014 | 10 M8 5XN | Terraced | £129,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2014 (7); 2012 onwards (2); 2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 (76% of about 870 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)
- Former St Thomas School site - Land Bounded By Nunthorpe Dr/ Chataway Rd/ Cottesmore Dr, permissioned (310 m)
- North Manchester General Hospital: up to 550 homes, non permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Adjacent 45 Slack Road, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Community Nurses Centre, Beech Mount, M9 5XS: up to 11 homes, Planning Permission (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Factory Lane, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Golden Lion, Harpurhey: up to 34 homes, non permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Imperial Public House, Delaunays Road: up to 35 homes, non permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Kingsbridge Road / Camelia Road, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M8 5XN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| M8 5XJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 5XJ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| M8 5XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manchester Victoria 8.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Moston 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Salford Central 815,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Etherstone Street Lower Crumpsall | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shudehill Interchange | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Old Market Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 18.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crumpsall Medical Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest M8 Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harpurhey Health Centre | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | North Manchester General Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Harpurhey Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crumpsall Park 4.6 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,490 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manchester General Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 890 m (0.6 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester General Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Queen's Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boggart Hole Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Oliver Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bailey's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Blackfish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Oak Croft Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irk Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abraham Moss Community School | All-through | 3–16 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pike Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Temple | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The King David High School Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regs News M8 5XF | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Irk Valley Community School M8 5XH | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Chataway Nursing Home M8 5UU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Three Star M9 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Laura's Pit Stop M9 8AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| The Kabin M9 8AW | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 37% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nearby streets
Darkwood Close · Longshaw Close · Etherstone Street · Celia Street · Gartland Walk · Brightside Road · Stakeford Drive · Lanesfield Walk · Turnberry Walk · Britwell Walk · Turnberry Walk · Ronton Walk
All the streets in M8 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.