Area360 logo

Find postcode

Burnage

England / North West / Manchester / Burnage

About

Burnage is a residential area in south Manchester, located approximately 4 miles from the city center. The ward is bordered by Levenshulme, Heaton Chapel, and Withington, with Kingsway serving as a major route through the area. Housing in Burnage consists mainly of semi-detached and terraced homes, with some interwar and post-war developments. The area has several local parks, including Burnage Rugby Club and Fog Lane Park, which provide green spaces for recreation.

Burnage has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and takeaways, particularly along Burnage Lane and Fog Lane. Public transport links include bus routes to Manchester city center and Stockport, as well as nearby train stations in Levenshulme and East Didsbury. The area is served by several primary and secondary schools, including Burnage Academy for Boys. While largely residential, Burnage has seen some redevelopment in recent years, with new housing projects and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Burnage has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burnage is £37,819 per year. There are 7 schools in Burnage: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burnage Population
18,506
Population density
7,023.9 per km²

Demographics

British
8,483
45.84%
Pakistani
4,405
23.8%
Bangladeshi
697
3.77%
Irish
582
3.14%
Other White
570
3.08%
Total population: 18,506

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,821
27.92%
Owns outright
1,480
22.69%
Other social rented
1,464
22.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
874
13.4%
Social rents from council
683
10.47%
Total households: 6,522

Property prices in Burnage

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Burnage area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £670,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£510,000
Flats13£150,000
Semi-Detached82£310,000
Terraced28£294,500

10 years price trend in Burnage

Prev Next

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.