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About

Longdendale ward occupies the easternmost portion of Tameside, bordering the Peak District National Park. Its landscape is defined by a chain of five reservoirs, constructed in the 19th century to supply Manchester with water. The settlements, including Hollingworth and Mottram, are situated within the steep valleys of the River Etherow and its tributaries. This area forms a distinct upland corridor, historically shaped by both industry and its vital water supply function.

The ward's character is closely tied to the Longdendale Trail, a popular recreational path following the former Woodhead railway line. This route passes directly through the valley, crossing the reservoirs and offering expansive views of the surrounding moorland. The geography creates a clear transition from the urban areas of Greater Manchester into the open Pennine countryside, with the high ground of Bleaklow visible to the east.

Area overview

On average Longdendale has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 31% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longdendale is £41,966 per year. There are 8 schools in Longdendale: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Longdendale

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £260K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Longdendale area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longdendale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£385,000£304
Semi-Detached34£250,000£282
Terraced92£195,000£224
Flats8£122,500£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longdendale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longdendale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,000£79,500£149,950£103,250
2017£279,950£84,000£157,995£113,500
2018£260,000£93,000£146,498£133,495
2019£184,998£100,000£154,995£140,995
2020£220,000£97,250£170,000£138,500
2021£280,250£110,000£175,500£150,000
2022£310,000£124,000£197,495£175,500
2023£300,000£90,000£241,000£157,500
2024£385,000£83,000£250,000£175,000
2025£347,500£120,000£235,000£185,000
2026£402,500£125,000£270,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longdendale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longdendale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£134£160£126
2017£179£158£163£141
2018£187£141£169£145
2019£174£156£180£159
2020£204£177£169£157
2021£244£178£202£184
2022£268£178£229£218
2023£283£187£252£214
2024£275£179£259£212
2025£295£183£279£214
2026£319£195£282£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longdendale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longdendale in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Longdendale

What is the average house price in Longdendale?

The median sale price in Longdendale is £210,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Longdendale?

Longdendale has 7 primary schools (7 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Longdendale?

Longdendale scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Longdendale sits around rank 6,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Longdendale?

The average household income in Longdendale is around £41,966 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Longdendale?

Longdendale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Greg McNally (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Longdendale

SK143FT

Maple Drive

SK146BJ

Coombes View

SK143JU

Pudding Lane

SK143PA

Waterside Close

SK148LS

Wedneshough Green

SK143NU

Fields Farm Road

SK146JL

War Hill

SK143QG

Collier Walk

SK148LJ

Market Street

SK143DJ

Polperro Walk

SK143GF

Croft Avenue

SK143ED

Dewsnap Way

SK146QB

Stringer Avenue

SK143GD

Middle Field

SK143LS

Sandy Haven Walk

SK146DU

Hague Road

SK146QG

Chain Bar Lane

SK143LU

Sands Close

SK146JP

Hill End Lane

SK146PN

John Kennedy Gardens

SK143GN

Sandy Bank Avenue

SK148NW

Woolley Lane

SK146PT

Elm Close

SK148PL

The Boulevard

SK148PB

Taylor Street

SK143GU

Halberton Close

SK143RH

Beaufort Close

SK143DU

Further Lane

SK143LA

Hare Hill Walk

SK143NS

Tavistock Close

SK146AA

Lower Market Street

SK146SU

Chambers Court

SK148LH

Ellison Close

SK146HU

Harryfields

SK143QS

Beaufort Road

SK143HS

Honiton Walk

SK143PD

Waterside Walk

SK143LY

Longdendale

SK143EE

Colbourne Grove

SK143QD

Bretland Gardens

SK148AB

Manchester Road

SK148PN

The Boulevard

SK146HZ

Broadbottom Road

SK143EH

Hattersley Road East

SK146NS

Longdale Gardens

SK143GR

Hillside Close

SK146PE

John Kennedy Road

SK143EG

Thornbury Avenue

SK143LG

Milverton Avenue

SK143DQ

Cheriton Close

SK143LW

Sandy Bank Avenue

SK146EE

Bank Gate

SK148HR

Market Street

SK148JG

Green Lane

SK146PU

Mottram Fold

SK143HG

Hattersley Road West

SK148PZ

Taylor Street

SK148HQ

Moorfield Court

SK148JN

Bracken Close

SK143PN

Chapman Road

SK146JG

Market Street

SK143FY

Far Field Road

SK148PJ

Woolley Close

SK146NH

Atherton Avenue

SK143FJ

Honiton Avenue

SK143QX

Worthington Close

SK143FS

Elder Close

SK143RA

Underwood Road

SK143LE

Porlock Avenue

SK143QQ

Awburn Road

SK143NN

Ashburton Close

SK148NF

Highfield Gardens

SK143EX

Birchenlee

SK146PD

Costobadie Close

SK148JF

The Precinct

SK148NA

Carr House Lane

SK146JT

Dale View

SK148LG

Rose Bank Close

SK143LD

Porlock Walk

SK143DY

Colbourne Grove

SK148LR

Cannon Street

SK143EU

Pudding Fold

SK146NF

Stalybridge Road

SK143PS

Valley Road

SK146EA

Gorsey Brow

SK143JS

Sylvester Close

SK146BF

West End Way

SK146QQ

Green Walk

SK146AL

St Annes Street

SK146TB

Meadowcroft

SK143PY

Ball Walk

SK146NW

Longdale Drive

SK146PH

John Kennedy Road

SK143NX

Fields Farm Walk

SK143HL

Hattersley Road West

SK143PX

Clough End Road

SK143DH

Underwood Road

SK143QZ

Bardsley Close

SK146JU

Bucklow Close

SK143QW

Phillip Way

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.