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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

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £293K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£290,000£308
Terraced36£275,000£299
Flats18£164,750£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119,250£183,475£165,000
2017£130,000£193,250£168,000
2018£125,705£210,500£190,000
2019£102,093£216,000£190,000
2020£149,995£241,250£207,000
2021£206,500£260,000£218,000
2022£160,000£281,875£247,500
2023£193,000£267,500£245,050
2024£183,750£291,750£257,000
2025£175,000£295,000£272,000
2026£172,500£290,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£177£174
2017£204£203£175
2018£254£207£198
2019£373£230£200
2020£310£233£213
2021£343£277£227
2022£369£300£263
2023£332£273£251
2024£326£295£266
2025£262£313£296
2026£221£308£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill & Cornbrook in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.