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About

Grappenhall sits on the north bank of the Manchester Ship Canal, a location that historically shaped its development as a riverside settlement. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and newer housing developments. Its layout centres around the historic village core near St Wilfrid's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The area includes stretches of the Bridgewater Canal, offering walking routes along the towpath. Local amenities are clustered around the main roads, serving the community with shops and schools. The presence of the large, tree-filled Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden provides a distinct green space within the residential surroundings.

Area overview

On average Grappenhall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grappenhall is £62,463 per year. There are 4 schools in Grappenhall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grappenhall is home to around 7,784 people, with a population density of about 2,728.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grappenhall Population
7,784
Population density
2,728 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.54(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.08(-83%)
Other theft
2.7(-59%)
Public order
2.57(-75%)
Vehicle crime
1.54(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,369
94.68%
Other White
114
1.46%
Irish
56
0.72%
Indian
39
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,783

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,587
40.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,130
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
13.51%
No qualifications
774
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,549
47.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,305
40.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
178
5.47%
Other social rented
138
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
44
1.35%
Total households: 3,255

Property prices in Grappenhall

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £347,200 in Grappenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grappenhall 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 Grappenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£615,000
Flats9£89,950
Semi-Detached78£346,100
Terraced9£288,000

10 years median price trend in Grappenhall

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

All postcodes in Grappenhall

WA42JX

Hall Croft Place

WA42JQ

All Saints Drive

WA42XT

Thelwall New Road

WA42HE

Welwyn Close

WA42PB

Knutsford Road

WA42EL

Alexandra Road

WA42HD

Harlow Close

WA42JT

Marlfield Road

WA42JU

Tudor Close

WA42UA

Stockport Road

WA43BF

Palfreyman Drive

WA42QP

Kensington Avenue

WA42LH

Beechfield Road

WA43LJ

Strickland Close

WA42PH

Clarence Road

WA42QW

Coronation Avenue

WA42HH

Watton Close

WA42NR

Knutsford Road

WA42QZ

Barrymore Court

WA42JZ

Knutsford Road

WA42NB

Thelwall New Road

WA42PR

Nicholls Street

WA42QN

Bradshaw Lane

WA43LH

Croft Gardens

WA42EH

York Road

WA42HT

Selworthy Drive

WA42QU

Knutsford Road

WA42YJ

Barnswood Close

WA42EQ

Victoria Road

WA43DT

Wolfe Close

WA42HQ

Dunmow Road

WA43BH

Astor Drive

WA43ES

Church Lane

WA42HB

Walden Close

WA42GY

Ferryside

WA42NF

Barley Road

WA42QF

Chester Road

WA42QL

Knutsford Road

WA42NN

Springfield Avenue

WA42NW

Springfield Avenue

WA42QR

Knightsbridge Avenue

WA42ST

Village Close

WA42GS

Thelwall New Road

WA42HX

Thelwall New Road

WA42LF

Knutsford Road

WA42ND

Richmond Avenue

WA42PW

Knutsford Road

WA43EP

Church Lane

WA42NQ

Thelwall New Road

WA42QT

Ascot Close

WA43DS

Astor Drive

WA43EH

Parrs Wood View

WA42NA

Woodford Close

WA42QQ

Chester Road

WA42SQ

Glebe Avenue

WA43AR

Phelps Close

WA42JE

Wilmslow Crescent

WA42DU

Hunts Lane

WA42QJ

Knutsford Road

WA42NL

Bradshaw Lane

WA42LG

Middlehurst Road

WA42SG

Bellhouse Lane

WA42PZ

Barrymore Road

WA42QE

Chester Road

WA42RA

Menlow Close

WA42LU

Martham Close

WA42JR

Handforth Close

WA43EW

Stockton Lane

WA42HY

Thelwall New Road

WA42HG

Baldock Close

WA42NE

Thelwall New Road

WA43DR

Broughton Close

WA42LL

Brookfield Park

WA42NS

Knutsford Road

WA42SJ

Lindi Avenue

WA42QS

Westminster Close

WA42SN

Shadewood Crescent

WA42UD

Ollerton Close

WA42XX

Bradshaw Lane

WA42HU

Beech Avenue

WA42RB

Ashley Close

WA42LA

Heathfield Park

WA42PS

Euclid Avenue

WA42YQ

Brackenwood Mews

WA43EN

Stockton Lane

WA43EX

Canalside

WA42JA

Alderley Road

WA42NX

Richmond Avenue

WA42PF

Albert Road

WA42QB

Chester Road

WA42QH

East View

WA42QY

Knutsford Road

WA43EB

Benvarden Gardens

WA42LQ

York Road

WA42PP

Georges Crescent

WA43ED

Farringford Gardens

WA43HG

Stockton Lane

WA42QA

Chester Road

WA43EE

Mapperton Gardens

WA42NP

Mayfield Road

Data Sources

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