POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
M4 4LF postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for M4 4LF is still partial in the live postcode seam. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 6 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 17 Sep 2025
- Median sold price, last 5 years £245,765Based on 34 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Sep 2025
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 6 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 34 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Sep 2025.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
11 within 400mM4 4LF links 11 transport stops within 400m and 116 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Dantzic Street (BCT) at about 108m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Manchester Victoria Rail Station at about 664m.
Local business
731 within 1200mM4 4LF currently links 731 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 280 food and drink, 182 retail, 112 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Blackjack Brewtap at about 142m. 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 M4 4LF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
6 nearby school rows6 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for M4 4LF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 2M4 4LF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 2 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 4, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 66 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£245,765
Strong sample. Based on 34 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Sep 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of M4 4LF, 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
Food and drink
280 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (107), fast food (95), cafe (78).
Amenity group
Retail
182 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (143), mobile phone (19), department store (7).
Amenity group
Nightlife
112 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (65), pub (47).
Amenity group
Personal services
76 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (51), beauty (25).
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.
Nightlife
Blackjack Brewtap (Blackjack Beers Ltd)
Pub at Arch 36, Irk Street, Manchester.
Nightlife
Fairfield Social Club
Bar at 6, Irk Street, Manchester.
Nightlife
FSC Shed
Bar in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
FSC Garden Kitchen
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Retail
Shelikes Manchester
Clothes at 1, North Street, Manchester.
Health
DocPharma
Pharmacy at 84, North Street, Manchester.
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
Co-op Academy New Islington
Primary option in M4 6EY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Anne's RC Primary School
Primary option in M4 7EQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Primary option in M4 5HF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for M4 4LF 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.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around M4 4LF.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like M4 4LF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess M4 4LF.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering M4 4LF.
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