M46 covers Worsley and surrounding areas in greater Manchester. Property prices have increased at a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 4.3%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 6.5% over the same period. Population growth in the district stands at 1.1% over five years. The area is classified as early-stage gentrification, positioning it ahead of most UK districts—ranking in the 99th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 64.7 out of 100. These metrics indicate a district where rental yields have recently strengthened relative to price growth, though capital appreciation remains moderate by historical standards.
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- 1Property prices up 3.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Manchester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.9 points this month to 67/100, driven mainly by safety.
18 planning applications submitted in M46 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 1 homes, 2 demolition.
- ERECTION OF 1 NO. DWELLING TOGETHER WITH GATED ENTRANCE TO EXISTING BOUNDARY WALLJun 2026 · Deposited
- Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extensionFeb 2026 · Registered
- Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatoryJan 2026 · Decided
Manchester (M46) common questions
Is Manchester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Manchester (M46) as Early. Its trajectory score is 67/100 (Strong), in the top 1% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Manchester safe?
Manchester has a safety score of 84/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Manchester?
The average property price in Manchester (M46) is £191k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Manchester?
The median monthly rent in Manchester (M46) is £717 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Manchester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Darwen (BB3), Blackburn (BB2), Blackburn (BB1), Manchester (M29), Accrington (BB5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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