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Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

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About

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook is a compact residential ward situated directly south of Manchester city centre, separated by the River Medlock. The area is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with modern apartment blocks concentrated around the Pomona and Cornbrook Metrolink stations. Industrial units and commercial spaces line the major roads, reflecting its location on the edge of the city's core. The ward's landscape is largely urban, with the Bridgewater Canal and railway lines forming significant boundaries.

The area is defined by major transport corridors, including Chester Road and the Metrolink lines to Eccles and the Airport. Pomona Strand, a green space on an old dock basin, provides a recreational area. Local life centres on the community hub of Gorse Hill Studios and the Gorse Hill Hotel. The ward's proximity to Old Trafford stadium is notable, though it remains a distinct residential neighbourhood with its own identity.

Area overview

On average Gorse Hill & Cornbrook has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook is £49,093 per year. There are 3 schools in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £277,350 in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill & Cornbrook 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 Gorse Hill & Cornbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£217,750
Semi-Detached19£295,000
Terraced43£275,000

10 years median price trend in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

All postcodes in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M328RD

Brigade Drive

M154GW

City Road

M169EJ

Lund Street

M169TR

Brindley Road

M320BJ

Ennerdale Road

M320EJ

Burleigh Road

M320GB

Avondale Road

M320RZ

Railway Road

M320TJ

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M328RB

Park Road

M328RJ

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M154YS

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M169FE

Hadfield Street

M171NW

Third Avenue

M320JJ

Taylors Road

M320UP

Gorse Crescent

M320WW

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M154FE

Cornbrook Park Road

M169EB

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M171BE

First Avenue

M171FA

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M171GW

Wharf End

M171NJ

Trafford Park Road

M171PJ

Westinghouse Road

M171PP

Marshall Stevens Way

M171RN

Lyons Road

M320DG

Balmoral Avenue

M320JH

Thomas Street

M320NX

Keswick Road

M320PX

Nansen Close

M320UW

Gorse Crescent

M320XL

Hibernia Way

M154BG

Avon Court

M160PQ

Talbot Road

M169HA

Chester Road

M171QB

Westinghouse Road

M320XA

Great Stone Road

M169NN

Lund Street

M171JZ

First Avenue

M171WA

Mosley Road

M171WS

Sir Alex Ferguson Way

M320QB

Burleigh Road

M320WJ

Buttermere Close

M169DX

Manchester Street

M171AD

Village Way

M171DB

Fourth Avenue

M171DD

Trafford Wharf Road

M171DY

Europa Gate

M171PR

Mosley Road

M171TR

Fifth Avenue

M320DU

Ponsonby Road

Data Sources

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