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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(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.09(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.11(+225%)
Public order
28.59(+183%)
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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached2£260,000
Flats2£100,000
Semi-Detached22£198,500
Terraced30£176,250

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

M401PN

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402AH

Kerswell Walk

M402GA

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401AQ

Gaskell Street

M401NS

Gaskell Street

M401NX

Leng Road

M401QR

Berry Brow

M402FT

Lonsdale Street

M401GN

Graver Lane

M401GX

Cowley Street

M401UG

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401UL

Althorpe Walk

M402EE

Oldham Road

M403AZ

Dean Lane

M401GL

Graver Lane

M401JG

Falside Walk

M402DY

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M403AS

Ivy Graham Close

M401EN

Irvin Street

M401JU

Briscoe Lane

M402SQ

Ten Acres Lane

M408AF

Canada Street

M401HA

Holyoak Street

M401HN

Risbury Walk

M402QY

Eddie Colman Close

M402TE

Mortlake Drive

M405QG

New Street

M401EZ

Oldham Road

M401HH

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401JJ

Coltness Walk

M402FY

Boringdon Close

M402WL

Grimshaw Lane

M401AR

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402DW

Peckford Drive

M402EB

Oldham Road

M402SR

Edmonton Road

M403AY

Ivy Graham Close

M401NY

Droylsden Road

M401QJ

Marguerita Road

M401WA

Christopher Street

M402ER

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M404DF

New Street

M401GS

Shaldon Drive

M401LH

Crawford Street

M402BH

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402EW

Bergman Walk

M402FQ

Old Church Street

M402SW

Makkah Close

M402XG

Briscoe Lane

M401UF

Marguerita Road

M402FX

Brampton Walk

M402PY

Roger Byrne Close

M408HF

Clifton Street

M401LE

Scotland Street

M403AT

High Peak Street

M401PJ

Albert Gardens

M401QF

Ingham Street

M402EZ

Bexley Walk

M402SG

Staplehurst Road

M402SU

Halliday Road

M408HH

Hulme Hall Lane

M402FN

Oldway Walk

M401LB

Marlinford Drive

M401LN

Church Avenue

M401PE

Averill Street

M401QN

Derbyshire Road

M402EG

Warden Street

M402TZ

Ascot Road

M402WA

Midhurst Avenue

M402XP

Riverpark Road

M404BU

New Street

M401HZ

Lastingham Street

M401PP

Topsham Walk

M401QP

Holyrood Street

M402EH

Oldham Road

M405AX

Elvey Street

M401LJ

Scotland Street

M403AL

Reliance Street

M408AW

Great Ancoats Street

M402AA

Great Ancoats Street

M402FS

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402JF

Old Church Street

M402UP

Edenbridge Road

M404DR

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401HQ

Lastingham Street

M401QE

Woodgarth Avenue

M401RG

Thaxmead Drive

M402AB

Oldham Road

M402GD

Thompson Street

M402GY

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402SS

Briscoe Lane

M405AA

Beckford Street

M405AE

Beckford Street

M408AA

Canada Street

M401HL

Winnall Walk

M401LS

Culcheth Lane

M401PQ

Rossington Street

M401PY

Donleigh Street

M401WS

Gaskell Street

M402BN

Falls Green Avenue

Data Sources

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