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Miles Platting & Newton Heath

About

Miles Platting & Newton Heath is a ward in northeast Manchester, covering residential and industrial areas. The ward includes the neighborhoods of Miles Platting, Newton Heath, and parts of Ancoats. It is bordered by the River Medlock and the Ashton Canal, with transport links including the Metrolink tram line and major roads like the A62.

The area has a mix of terraced housing, modern developments, and industrial estates. Green spaces like Philips Park and Clayton Vale provide recreational areas. Historically, the ward was known for its textile mills and engineering works, with some former industrial sites now repurposed for housing and businesses. Local amenities include schools, community centers, and retail parks serving the area's population.

Area overview

On average Miles Platting & Newton Heath has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Miles Platting & Newton Heath is £35,008 per year. There are 9 schools in Miles Platting & Newton Heath: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £200,975 in Miles Platting & Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,000 up to £510,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £375,000; semi-detached at £217,500; terraced at £196,000; flats at £194,500.

10 years price trend in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.