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About

Chorlton ward is a residential area in southwest Manchester, bordered by the Mersey River to the south and the districts of Whalley Range and Old Trafford. Its central spine is the Barlow Moor Road and Wilbraham Road corridor, which forms a busy local high street with a concentration of shops, cafes, and pubs. The housing stock is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some interwar semis and modern apartment developments, creating a varied streetscape.

The area contains several green spaces, notably Chorlton Water Park with its former gravel pits and Chorlton Ees nature reserve along the river. Beech Road offers a distinct, smaller cluster of independent businesses. Public transport connections include regular bus services into Manchester city centre and tram access from nearby stops, supporting its role as a commuter suburb. The mix of housing, local commerce, and accessible natural areas defines the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Chorlton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorlton is £55,550 per year. There are 4 schools in Chorlton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chorlton is home to around 12,843 people, with a population density of about 5,145.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

107

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chorlton Population

12,843

Population density

5,145 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

29.43(+58%)

Violence and sexual offences

25.85(-30%)

Burglary

17.21(+209%)

Public order

13.86(+37%)

Vehicle crime

13.31(+121%)

North West average

Demographics

British

9,044

70.4%

Pakistani

988

7.69%

Other White

766

5.96%

Irish

450

3.5%

Indian

249

1.94%

Total population: 12,846

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,990

64.96%

Level 3 (A level)

1,169

10.86%

No qualifications

1,004

9.33%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

779

7.24%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

420

3.9%

Total 16+ residents: 10,760

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,877

33.06%

Owns outright

1,648

29.02%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,562

27.51%

Other social rented

429

7.56%

Other forms of private rent

104

1.83%

Total households: 5,678

Property prices in Chorlton

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Chorlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,100 up to £1,220,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£665,000	£246,500	£432,500	£682,500	£696,500
Flats	33	£245,000	£167,600	£208,000	£291,500	£327,000
Semi-Detached	54	£527,685	£352,200	£443,375	£593,000	£773,975
Terraced	67	£422,000	£322,505	£385,000	£504,975	£575,500

10 years median price trend in Chorlton

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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