About Fallowfield

Fallowfield is a suburb located in Greater Manchester, England, within the M14 postcode area. It is primarily known for its residential character and is popular among students due to its proximity to the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The area features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with various modern developments catering to the student population. In addition to its residential offerings, Fallowfield has a range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is served by several bus routes, making it easy to access the city centre and surrounding areas. Fallowfield Park provides a green space for leisure activities, while the nearby Platt Fields Park offers additional recreational facilities, including a lake and sports areas.

School Ratings in Fallowfield

Families in Fallowfield have access to 413 local schools. Xaverian College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Fallowfield

Homes sell for an average of £344K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £199K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Fallowfield

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Drugs is the leading concern across Fallowfield, with 1 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Fallowfield

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Fallowfield within the more deprived parts of England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Fallowfield

Fallowfield benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,696 sales

Average Price £344K
£545 — £39.89M
Detached £361K 80
Semi £279K 678
Terraced £199K 2,099
Flat £140K 669

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

234 Primary
47 Secondary
132 Other
Withington Girls' School 0.2 miles St Paul's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Mauldeth Road Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Ladybarn Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Good 0.6 miles Manchester High School for Girls 0.6 miles St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Primary Good 0.7 miles St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Old Moat Sure Start Children's Centre Good 0.7 miles Old Moat Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Cringle Brook Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Fallowfield IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Fallowfield experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
2/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
12,388 Children (0-15) 16%
59,920 Working Age 77%
6,582 Older (60+) 8%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 60.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 54.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Fallowfield 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Fallowfield are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

3 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Drugs
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Mauldeth Road Train Station 0.3 miles
Burnage Train Station 1.2 miles
Levenshulme Train Station 1.2 miles
Heaton Chapel Train Station 1.9 miles
East Didsbury Train Station 2 miles
Ardwick Train Station 2.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Withington 0.6 miles Burnage 0.9 miles Levenshulme 1.4 miles Didsbury 1.4 miles Heaton Mersey 1.4 miles Rusholme 1.4 miles West Didsbury 1.8 miles Heaton Moor 1.8 miles Moss Side 1.8 miles East Didsbury 1.9 miles Whalley Range 2 miles Barlow Moor 2 miles

Local Government

District Manchester
Ward Old Moat
Constituency Manchester, Withington
Parish Manchester, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M14 30 shown View all streets

Abergele Road 4 Abersoch Avenue 2 Abram Close 1 Acomb Street 2 Ainsty Road 1 Albemarle Street 1 Albion Road 2 Aldwych Avenue 1 Alexandra Avenue 1 Amani Street 1 Amherst Road 3 Anson Road 4 Appleby Lodge 4 Argyle Avenue 3 Arnside Street 1 Arreton Square 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashfield Road 1 Ashlyn Grove 2 Aspinall Street 1 Aston Avenue 2 Aubrey Road 2 Auster Close 1 Avian Drive 1 Avro Close 3 Ayton Grove 4 Balmoral Road 1 Banff Road 1 Barnsfold Avenue 1 Barnston Avenue 1

Postcodes in M14 50 shown View all postcodes

M14 0DR M14 0DW M14 0GH M14 0JF M14 0JG M14 0JH M14 0JJ M14 0JL M14 0JN M14 0JP M14 0JX M14 0LQ M14 0NU M14 0PA M14 0PD M14 0PF M14 0PJ M14 0PR M14 0PT M14 0PU M14 0QA M14 0QD M14 0QE M14 0QF M14 0QG M14 0SP M14 0XX M14 4AH M14 4AJ M14 4AL M14 4AN M14 4AP M14 4AQ M14 4AR M14 4AS M14 4AT M14 4AU M14 4AX M14 4AY M14 4BA M14 4BD M14 4BE M14 4BG M14 4BH M14 4BJ M14 4BL M14 4BN M14 4BP M14 4BR M14 4BT