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Denton West

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About

Denton West is a residential district situated to the west of Denton town centre, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The area includes numerous local parks and green spaces, such as the open grounds around Russell Scott Primary School. It is primarily a quiet neighbourhood of family homes, with local shopping concentrated along Hyde Road, which serves as a major arterial route.

The area is defined by its proximity to the River Tame, which flows along its western edge. This location places it near the border with the neighbouring borough of Stockport. Denton West is also known for the historic Denton West End Cricket Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs in Greater Manchester, providing a longstanding community focus.

Area overview

On average Denton West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denton West is £43,883 per year. There are 3 schools in Denton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Denton West is home to around 5,012 people, with a population density of about 1,640.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denton West Population
5,012
Population density
1,640.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.28(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.33(+63%)
Public order
14.37(+42%)
Shoplifting
14.17(+148%)
Burglary
13.17(+136%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,498
89.73%
African
63
1.26%
Other White
63
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
1.14%
Irish
44
0.88%
Total population: 5,013

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
881
21.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
842
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
830
20.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
710
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
457
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 4,144

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
854
37.79%
Owns with a mortgage
745
32.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
15.53%
Other social rented
181
8.01%
Other forms of private rent
67
2.96%
Total households: 2,260

Property prices in Denton West

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Denton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £357,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denton West in the 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 Denton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£230,000
Flats5£128,000
Semi-Detached24£224,000
Terraced27£184,500

10 years median price trend in Denton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton West.

All postcodes in Denton West

M342BR

City Avenue

M342BZ

Ruby Street

M342DN

Town Lane

M343QD

Keswick Avenue

M343WN

Grosvenor Street

M342FD

Fairbourne Road

M343GA

Grosvenor Street

M343GD

Foxhall Road

M343UL

Coronation Street

M343GX

Willow Grove

M343NQ

Taylor Lane

M343PF

Seymour Street

M343RB

Windmill Lane Industrial Estate

M342BJ

Shoecroft Avenue

M342DB

City Gardens

M343RN

Windmill Lane

M343WQ

Taylor Lane

M342AZ

Kendon Grove

M342QN

Oakden Drive

M343NG

Taylor Lane

M343GG

Derby Street

M343PN

The Close

M343SY

Catherine Street West

M343SL

Oldham Street

M343GE

Holland Street

M343GP

Denton North East

M343LY

Palatine Street

M342DG

Kennedy Way

M343NR

Taylor Lane

M343NS

Mansfield Avenue

M342DT

Warren Close

M342GJ

Ann Street

M343JZ

Palatine Mews

M343RR

Rosedale Court

M343SN

Catherine Street West

M343SP

Windmill Lane

M342DS

Clarkson Close

M342BH

Vinery Grove

M342FE

Ruskin Avenue

M343LA

Windmill Lane

M343NU

Beech Avenue

M343SG

Parkway

Data Sources

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