Gresford Close Manchester
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (M21), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24503746.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Trafford Park, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Chorlton Green, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chorlton Family Practice, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 55% 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Flat (17). Built: 1976-1982 (14); 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (44% 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)
- Manchester Islamic High School for Girls: up to 22 homes, non permissioned (340 m)
- 515-521 Balow Moor Road, Chorlton: up to 5 homes, Planning Permission (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Chorlton District Centre: up to 190 homes, non permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 479 Barlow Moor Road: up to 13 homes, Planning Permission (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 422 Barlow Moor Road (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Chorlton Picturehouse: up to 20 homes, non permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Co-op Funeral Parlour, Nicolas Road (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Chorlton Nursery, Wilbraham Road: up to 18 homes, non permissioned (750 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M21 9HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M21 9HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Trafford Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Humphrey Park 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Deansgate 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Sale Water Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ivygreen Road Chorlton Green | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chorlton Bus Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Sutherland Road | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chorlton Family Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beech Road Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Optegra Manchester Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Stretford Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chorlton Green 1,570 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Beech Park 1.1 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manchester Southern Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 9 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 | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Alexandra Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Overflow River Channel | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Sale Water Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Barlow Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | 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 |
| Brookburn Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oswald Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stretford Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chorlton Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chorlton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barlow Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| CHS South | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse and Jockey M21 9HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Chorlton Church of England Primary School M21 9JA | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Floral affair M21 9HS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Barok M21 9EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Chorlton Green Off Licence M21 9EX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Casa de Moor Chorlton M21 9EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Co-op M21 9EQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| Thai Spice M21 9EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Bisous Bisous M21 9EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Sipp M21 9EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2025 |
| The Lead Station M21 9EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Chorlton Green M21 9EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2023 |
| The Trevor Arms M21 9EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Royce Balti Palace M21 9EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2024 |
| The Jane Eyre M21 9EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
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 | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Albemarle Road · Hammett Road · Dovecote Mews · Lychgate Mews · Marmion Drive · Chorlton Green · St Clements Road · Vicars Road · Attercliffe Road · Halstead Avenue · Royal Avenue · Edward 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.