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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

M402DH

Falsgrave Close

M401NX

Leng Road

M402BP

Irlam Street

M401HF

Flash Street

M401LH

Crawford Street

M401RN

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401NZ

Droylsden Road

M401QY

Terence Street

M405AA

Beckford Street

M402JW

May Street

M404DT

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401QH

Sparth Road

M402FN

Oldway Walk

M403AE

Dean Lane

M402AP

Troydale Drive

M401PB

Bardsley Street

M402FS

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402AY

Chapter Street

M405AX

Holt Street

M401LU

Culcheth Lane

M402FX

Brampton Walk

M402WG

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M405QG

New Street

M401PZ

Ainthorpe Walk

M401HA

Holyoak Street

M408AG

Great Ancoats Street

M401PP

Topsham Walk

M402DB

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401WR

Coniston Street

M401HY

Regal Walk

M401LJ

Scotland Street

M402FL

Troydale Drive

M401EZ

Oldham Road

M401HH

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401EY

Lilmore Avenue

M403AY

Ivy Graham Close

M401WU

Loring Street

M402FZ

Boringdon Close

M402UG

Crayford Road

M401QQ

Windsor Road

M401RL

Flexbury Walk

M401JD

James Bentley Walk

M401PQ

Rossington Street

M402EB

Oldham Road

M401GL

Graver Lane

M402BN

Falls Green Avenue

M401GJ

Droylsden Road

M401QZ

Deal Close

M402PY

Roger Byrne Close

M401UH

Delaford Walk

M401WT

Droylsden Road

M402FY

Boringdon Close

M402QX

Geoff Bent Walk

M401RJ

Carnwood Close

M405AP

Great Ancoats Street

M402SP

Ten Acres Lane

M401LE

Scotland Street

M401EN

Irvin Street

M402UW

Rose Bank Road

M401UL

Althorpe Walk

M402TF

Fulham Avenue

M402SU

Halliday Road

M402DN

Ten Acres Lane

M401NL

Assheton Road

M401QA

Daisy Bank

M402DL

Mansford Drive

M401QG

Elsma Road

M401LT

Hethorn Street

M402BA

Grimshaw Lane

M408AW

Great Ancoats Street

M401NS

Gaskell Street

M401NQ

Clovelly Street

M401NA

Melrose Street

M408HD

Norton Street

M403AL

Reliance Street

M401HT

Dakerwood Close

M404AJ

New Street

M401AH

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401WE

Assheton Road

M401AB

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401PH

Averill Street

M402SR

Edmonton Road

M402SS

Briscoe Lane

M402WD

Wimbledon Terrace

M402SW

Makkah Close

M401NJ

Assheton Road

M402AH

Kerswell Walk

M402TZ

Ascot Road

M402SY

Hallam Road

M401QR

Berry Brow

M401PA

Silverwell Street

M401NR

Ilfracombe Street

M401GH

Brookdale Avenue

M401WY

Daisy Bank

M402FJ

Harmer Close

M401HW

Queensferry Street

M403AT

High Peak Street

M402AF

Bower Street

M401HZ

Lastingham Street

M402QW

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Data Sources

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