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New Islington South & Bradford

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About

New Islington South and Bradford sits on the eastern edge of Manchester city centre, bordering the Rochdale Canal. The area is defined by modern apartment complexes built on former industrial land, with older terraced housing found to the east. Its layout is a mix of new pedestrian routes and traditional streets, creating a residential enclave close to the urban core.

The area is anchored by the Cotton Field Park, a green space with a distinctive circular mound offering views across the rooftops. The Manchester College's City Campus occupies several large buildings here, bringing a steady flow of students. The sharp contrast between contemporary waterfront developments and surviving Victorian brick mills characterises the district's ongoing transformation.

Area overview

On average New Islington South & Bradford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 42.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Islington South & Bradford is £43,791 per year. There are 1 schools in New Islington South & Bradford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Islington South & Bradford is home to around 5,653 people, with a population density of about 4,749.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Islington South & Bradford Population
5,653
Population density
4,749.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.12(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.22(+2%)
Vehicle crime
17.16(+186%)
Public order
12.91(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.97(+22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,320
58.72%
Other White
593
10.49%
African
408
7.22%
Chinese
273
4.83%
Irish
109
1.93%
Total population: 5,654

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,194
62.54%
Level 3 (A level)
642
12.57%
No qualifications
611
11.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
331
6.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
174
3.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,465
49.38%
Owns with a mortgage
625
21.07%
Other social rented
408
13.75%
Social rents from council
191
6.44%
Owns outright
189
6.37%
Total households: 2,967

Property prices in New Islington South & Bradford

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £273K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £297 per square foot) in New Islington South & Bradford area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£255,000£269
Flats89£205,000£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Islington South & Bradford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£147,500£156,500
2017£179,950£125,000
2018£188,750£215,000
2019£210,000£369,950
2020£200,000£492,500
2021£219,300£522,500
2022£212,750£367,500
2023£225,000£587,500
2024£220,000£275,000
2025£210,000£247,500
2026£205,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£241£206
2017£264£144
2018£285£258
2019£318£294
2020£329£316
2021£331£331
2022£344£315
2023£345£404
2024£326£338
2025£311£264
2026£310£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Islington South & Bradford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Islington South & Bradford 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.