POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
M22 5LF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 82.1%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 37 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £162,500Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 82.1%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 37 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 82.1%, with 82.1% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mM22 5LF links 11 transport stops within 400m and 28 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Heald Green Rail Station (RLY) at about 215m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Heald Green Rail Station at about 215m.
Local business
40 within 1200mM22 5LF currently links 40 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 12 grocery, 11 food and drink, 8 personal services. The closest mapped place is Beefeater at about 238m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
15,087 online job adverts observedManchester local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 20,104 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched M22 5LF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
37 nearby school rows37 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for M22 5LF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 1M22 5LF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 1 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 4, and vehicle crime is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 79 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£162,500
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of M22 5LF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), butcher (3), greengrocer (2).
Amenity group
Food and drink
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (6), restaurant (3), cafe (2).
Amenity group
Personal services
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (6), beauty (2).
Amenity group
Health
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (3), optician (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Beefeater
Restaurant at Finney Lane, Heald Green.
Nightlife
The Flying Horse (Hungry Horse)
Pub at 1, Longstone Road, Manchester.
Personal services
Thirst for Hair
Hairdresser at Finney Lane, Heald Green.
Grocery
Noor Cash & Carry
Convenience at Finney Lane, Heald Green.
Food and drink
Good Burger
Fast Food at Finney Lane, Heald Green.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at 264, Finney Lane, Heald Green.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
Primary option in M22 5DR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Benchill Primary School
Primary option in M22 8EJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Crossacres Primary Academy
Primary option in M22 5AD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for M22 5LF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around M22 5LF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like M22 5LF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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