Darncombe Close Manchester
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (M16), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24520360.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 9 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Millennium Green, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Whitswood Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 32% 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
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (9); House, mid-terrace (7); Flat (2). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 2003-2006 (4); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (71% of about 1,190 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)
- Hulme High Street/Moss Lane East: up to 50 homes, non permissioned (200 m)
- Big Western 87 Great Western Street M16 7PA: up to 21 homes, Planning Permission (240 m)
- Former children's centre, Adscombe Street: up to 56 homes, non permissioned (260 m)
- Moss Lane East / Princess Road (Reno site): up to 223 homes, non permissioned (330 m)
- Princess St / Raby Street, not permissioned (370 m)
- Barrel Yard (Hydes Brewery Site), Moss Lane West, permissioned (380 m)
- Land at Barnhill St / Moss Lane East (site 2): up to 42 homes, non permissioned (390 m)
- Land off Bold Street, Old Trafford, M15 5PW, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 9 November 2026 to 20 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M16 7PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| M16 7PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 7 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M16 7PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M16 7PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Deansgate 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Manchester Oxford Road 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Manchester Piccadilly 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Selworthy Road Whalley Range | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on Moss Lane East, M16 | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Whitswood Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denhill House | 280 m |
| Hospital | Bridgewater Hospital | 300 m |
| Police station | Greenheys Police Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millennium Green 8,120 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 24 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,370 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,650 m² | 80 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,550 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m north-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north-west |
| Alexandra Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 790 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| South Bay | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Central Bay | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Treasure Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 33 |
5 of the street's 33 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loreto College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Webster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manchester Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Bike Deliveries M16 7DA | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Green Apple M16 7HA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing M15 5DD | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Seacole's @ Kathe Locke M15 5DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Together Dementia Support M15 5DD | Other catering premises | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buckles and Jerdine Caribbean kitchen M15 5JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Recompose M15 5JP | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Global African Ltd. M15 5JP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| NAS Superstore Ltd M15 5JP | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Nomads M15 5JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Moss Side and Hulme Community Development Trust M16 7WD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| 5 Greens/Bolt Trading M16 7WD | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hulme Fish and Meat Market M15 5JT | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Farmfoods M15 5JT | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Make Well M15 5JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northamptonshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 9 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wilcock Close · Sewerby Street · Darncombe Close · Sharcott Close · Crosscliffe Street · Sargent Drive · Shoreham Close · Plainsfield Street · Axon Square · Brentwood Street · Grierson Street · Criccieth Street
All the streets in M16 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.