Side-by-side comparison of M1 Manchester and M26 Manchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M26 is the more affordable option at £180,000 median vs £245,000 in M1. M26 has lower recorded crime (5 vs 8 offences over 13 months). M26 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | M1 Manchester | M26 Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £245,000 | £180,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,312 | £2,555 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 8 | 5 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 54.4 | 81.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 90.9 | 87.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 80.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.