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Chorlton Park

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Chorlton Park ward lies in the south of Manchester, bordered by the Mersey River to the south and Princess Parkway to the east. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. Its layout is defined by several main roads converging at local shopping parades, providing essential retail and services for the community.

The ward contains the expansive Chorlton Water Park and Chorlton Ees nature reserve, a significant tract of woodland and wetland alongside the river. This green corridor is a central feature, offering walking and cycling paths through meadows and former clay pits. The local library serves as a community hub, and the area is served by several bus routes along Barlow Moor Road and Manchester Road, connecting it to the city centre.

Area overview

On average Chorlton Park has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorlton Park is £55,259 per year. There are 7 schools in Chorlton Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Chorlton Park is home to around 17,592 people, with a population density of about 3,505.7 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

156

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chorlton Park Population

17,592

Population density

3,505.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

45.3(+22%)

Anti-social behaviour

38.37(+106%)

Burglary

22.51(+304%)

Vehicle crime

18.59(+208%)

Public order

17.17(+70%)

North West average

Demographics

British

9,722

55.26%

Pakistani

2,567

14.59%

Other White

861

4.89%

Arab

529

3.01%

African

503

2.86%

Total population: 17,593

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

7,301

51.61%

No qualifications

2,137

15.11%

Level 3 (A level)

1,794

12.68%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,368

9.67%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

895

6.33%

Total 16+ residents: 14,146

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,119

29.83%

Owns outright

1,684

23.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,422

20.02%

Other social rented

1,317

18.54%

Social rents from council

400

5.63%

Total households: 7,103

Property prices in Chorlton Park

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 in Chorlton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorlton Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£860,000	£635,000	£735,000	£1,105,000	£1,301,000
Flats	40	£199,750	£96,925	£158,750	£227,500	£307,900
Semi-Detached	68	£425,000	£231,570	£345,625	£567,500	£910,525
Terraced	50	£423,750	£309,500	£350,000	£479,169	£604,575

10 years median price trend in Chorlton Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Chorlton Park

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