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About

Newton Heath sits to the north-east of Manchester city centre, within the City of Manchester. The Rochdale Canal runs through the area, its towpath crossing former mill sites and providing a linear route for walkers and cyclists. Newton Heath grew around textile mills and railway engineering; the rail depot there gave its name to the Newton Heath LYR Football Club, formed by railway workers in 1878, which later became Manchester United. Remnants of industrial infrastructure, including brick warehouses and mill buildings, remain part of the streetscape and have been repurposed for workshops and small businesses.

Today the neighbourhood combines rows of terraced housing, pockets of newer development and local shops along its main streets. Community facilities include churches, a community centre and allotments; bus services link Newton Heath with the city and nearby suburbs. Local volunteer groups use canal-side space for clean-ups and projects that maintain access to green corridors. The area’s industrial past is still visible in street patterns and building fabric, while everyday life centres on local schools, convenience stores and public transport links.

Area overview

On average Newton Heath has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton Heath is £34,972 per year. There are 4 schools in Newton Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newton Heath is home to around 9,688 people, with a population density of about 2,827.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton Heath Population
9,688
Population density
2,827.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.67(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.09(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.11(+224%)
Public order
28.59(+182%)
Other theft
16.31(+147%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,989
61.83%
African
1,438
14.84%
Other White
453
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
228
2.35%
Pakistani
213
2.2%
Total population: 9,687

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,072
28.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,741
24.13%
Level 3 (A level)
967
13.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
918
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
821
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 7,214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
937
23.51%
Social rents from council
918
23.03%
Owns with a mortgage
783
19.64%
Owns outright
722
18.11%
Other social rented
532
13.35%
Total households: 3,986

Property prices in Newton Heath

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £185,375 in Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newton Heath 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 Newton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£89,425
Terraced32£180,000
Semi-Detached21£205,000
Detached1£145,000

10 years median price trend in Newton Heath

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

All postcodes in Newton Heath

M401JG

Falside Walk

M402GZ

Millwright Street

M402EY

Glemsford Close

M404DW

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M408EQ

Drewett Street

M402EP

Oldham Road

M401QX

Court Drive

M401JT

Oakley Close

M408HT

Lord North Street

M401HN

Risbury Walk

M402DW

Peckford Drive

M401HS

Queensferry Street

M403BA

Dixon Street

M408AE

Canada Street

M402EA

Cutland Street

M402AL

Hapsford Walk

M402UP

Edenbridge Road

M401JR

Innis Avenue

M402WL

Grimshaw Lane

M402DJ

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401GG

Berry Brow

M403AD

Dean Avenue

M402GD

Thompson Street

M404BX

New Street

M401PN

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401QB

Crosby Road

M401DD

Askett Close

M401GS

Shaldon Drive

M402UR

Lewisham Avenue

M402AT

Harmer Close

M402FA

Hopwood Street

M401WF

Silverstone Drive

M402SJ

Dorking Avenue

M401LG

Tandlewood Mews

M401NB

Assheton Road

M402BF

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402BD

Chapter Street

M402TQ

Harringay Road

M403AX

Ivy Graham Close

M401UG

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402TJ

Mitchell Street

M401AQ

Gaskell Street

M401AE

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402DD

Bower Street

M402DY

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402SG

Staplehurst Road

M401LP

Dorstone Close

M401JA

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401LS

Culcheth Lane

M402ER

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402BL

Falls Green Avenue

M401RG

Thaxmead Drive

M401AR

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M408HN

Clifton Street

M402FB

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401RH

Silverstone Drive

M403AU

Dean Lane

M402UT

Crayford Road

M402TE

Mortlake Drive

M402QZ

Eddie Colman Close

M403AJ

High Peak Street

M402AX

Grimshaw Lane

M405AF

Great Ancoats Street

M408FY

Monsall Road

M401LF

Heathfield Street

M401JB

Gaskell Street

M402DE

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401HG

Dakerwood Close

M401LR

Culcheth Lane

M408EH

Norton Street

M401QD

Terence Street

M401PW

Regent Street

M402FP

Morecambe Close

M401JL

Marlinford Drive

M402SH

Southgate Avenue

M408AA

Canada Street

M401QU

Rupert Street

M401EP

Eagar Street

M404DF

New Street

M401UF

Marguerita Road

M401QP

Holyrood Street

M401NU

Wallis Street

M402JE

Old Church Street

M401LA

Rath Walk

M402DQ

Limerston Drive

M403AG

Reliance Trading Estate

M402TY

Ascot Road

M403AN

Colclough Close

M402AS

Troydale Drive

M401NH

Greenwich Close

M401GQ

Graver Lane

M402FG

Troydale Drive

M403AZ

Dean Lane

M401UE

Assheton Road

M402LA

Great Ancoats Street

M402EG

Warden Street

M401WJ

Ashfield Drive

M401PJ

Albert Gardens

M401BF

Gaskell Street

M401EL

Dob Brook Close

Data Sources

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