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Denton West

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Denton West Population

5,012

Population density

1,640.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

50.28(+35%)

Anti-social behaviour

30.33(+69%)

Public order

14.37(+42%)

Shoplifting

14.17(+145%)

Burglary

13.17(+138%)

North West average

Demographics

British

4,498

89.73%

African

1.26%

Other White

1.26%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.14%

Irish

0.88%

Total population: 5,013

Economics

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

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

2.96%

Total households: 2,260

Property prices in Denton West

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Denton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £418,000.

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 Denton West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	26	£177,500	£136,250	£158,000	£202,250	£242,750
Detached	4	£321,000	£221,500	£227,500	£413,500	£417,100
Flats	4	£127,500	£112,550	£122,750	£129,125	£131,825
Semi-Detached	23	£232,500	£127,200	£205,000	£258,750	£324,800

10 years median price trend in Denton West

All postcodes in Denton West

M343PZ

Holland Street

M343GE

Holland Street

M343RB

Windmill Lane Industrial Estate

M342BL

Lees Avenue

M342AY

Acre Street

M343QX

Princess Avenue

M343RG

Heaton Street

M343WG

Mansfield Crescent

M343QH

Leaford Close

M342AE

Acre Street

M343GX

Willow Grove

M343WF

Malbern Industrial Estate

M343WR

Mansfield Avenue

M343SP

Windmill Lane

M343PD

Forshaw Street

M342DW

Town Lane

M343PL

Brooklands Close

M342FD

Fairbourne Road

M342QN

Oakden Drive

M343NR

Taylor Lane

M343RP

Elizabeth Street

M343JZ

Palatine Mews

M342BR

City Avenue

M343QR

The Winnows

M343WS

Mansfield Close

M343WP

Belgrave Street

M343GR

Rosewood

M343QB

Belmont Avenue

M342FA

Brierley Close

M342AF

Manchester Road

M343QL

Beatrice Street

M343WU

Egerton Street

M343PN

The Close

M343QT

Rose Hill

M343LQ

Clare Street

M342DZ

Ruskin Avenue

M343SG

Parkway

M342EH

Jackson Gardens

M342EB

Auburn Road

M342DU

Millbrook Avenue

M343SA

Oldham Street

M342DL

Tomcroft Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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