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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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Flats17£157,000
Semi-Detached23£295,000
Terraced40£271,500

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

M171BE

First Avenue

M171QS

Westpoint Enterprise Park

M160QQ

Warwick Road

M320UW

Gorse Crescent

M320JD

Harcourt Street

M171RP

Ashbridge

M320DW

Davyhulme Road East

M320TJ

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M320BJ

Ennerdale Road

M169FX

Brindley Road

M320QJ

Chester Road

M320EA

Bowness Street

M320WJ

Buttermere Close

M154BT

Trent Court

M320XA

Great Stone Road

M328RJ

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M160PJ

Talbot Road

M320UG

Gorse Crescent

M320QF

Thornbury Road

M160PW

Elsinore Road

M320GA

Burleigh Road

M160RZ

Warwick Road

M320ZL

Talbot Court

M160QW

Chester Road

M320TT

Gainsborough Avenue

M320UP

Gorse Crescent

M171DW

Europa Gate

M320PW

Darley Street

M320NQ

Marland Way

M320PX

Nansen Close

M160RJ

United Road

M154YH

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M320QE

Thornbury Road

M171JT

Tenax Road

M171FR

Moorings Road

M171TU

Eida Way

M169NN

Lund Street

M171PR

Mosley Road

M171FG

Second Avenue

M154ED

Virgil Street

M320JQ

Nansen Street

M171SX

Nash Road

M171AN

Trafford Park Road

M320GB

Avondale Road

M169QL

Chester Road

M320PN

Darley Street

M171AU

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M320DQ

Stuart Road

M160PX

Brian Statham Way

M154YN

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

M171WS

Sir Alex Ferguson Way

Data Sources

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