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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

M402SY

Hallam Road

M401JD

James Bentley Walk

M402BP

Irlam Street

M402EF

Ceylon Street

M401LG

Tandlewood Mews

M401LP

Dorstone Close

M401LY

Culcheth Lane

M401QW

Graver Lane

M402GB

Astoria Avenue

M402TF

Fulham Avenue

M401NZ

Droylsden Road

M402DD

Bower Street

M402DL

Mansford Drive

M408HD

Norton Street

M401HJ

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401HW

Queensferry Street

M401RJ

Carnwood Close

M401WY

Daisy Bank

M402DF

Eldridge Drive

M402EA

Cutland Street

M404DT

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402AP

Troydale Drive

M402FG

Troydale Drive

M403AU

Dean Lane

M401GR

Berry Brow

M401HG

Dakerwood Close

M401NU

Wallis Street

M401WF

Silverstone Drive

M401WR

Coniston Street

M402AL

Hapsford Walk

M402FB

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402SH

Southgate Avenue

M402TJ

Mitchell Street

M402WH

Acton Avenue

M401WH

Peebles Drive

M402BD

Chapter Street

M402PZ

David Pegg Walk

M402QZ

Eddie Colman Close

M402TQ

Harringay Road

M408AZ

Hulme Hall Lane

M401PW

Regent Street

M401QU

Rupert Street

M402FR

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402FU

Oldham Road

M402UN

Rosebank Road

M404AJ

New Street

M401GQ

Graver Lane

M401HT

Dakerwood Close

M401QA

Daisy Bank

M401QX

Court Drive

M401QY

Terence Street

M402JN

Old Church Street

M402SJ

Dorking Avenue

M402TY

Ascot Road

M403AR

St Mary's Road

M404DW

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402AS

Troydale Drive

M402DG

Peckford Drive

M402UA

Rosebank Road

M402WB

Rose Hill Avenue

M402WD

Wimbledon Terrace

M401AH

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401EL

Dob Brook Close

M401HU

Droylsden Road

M401JA

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402EX

John Foran Close

M405AL

Baltimore Street

M401GB

Mabel Street

M401NG

Workesleigh Street

M401PZ

Ainthorpe Walk

M402AN

Fletcher Street

M402FJ

Harmer Close

M402QX

Geoff Bent Walk

M408EH

Norton Street

M401LW

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402AR

Bower Street

M402EN

Oldham Road

M401AB

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M401EY

Lilmore Avenue

M401GP

Hulmes Road

M401RN

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

M402DN

Ten Acres Lane

M402UT

Crayford Road

M401JF

Gilmerton Drive

M401LT

Hethorn Street

M401LU

Culcheth Lane

M401PF

Averill Street

M401PG

Rossington Street

M401PL

Crammond Close

M402AF

Bower Street

M405AP

Great Ancoats Street

M401NF

Stansfield Street

M402SP

Ten Acres Lane

M401WE

Assheton Road

M402ED

Worrall Street

M405BJ

Great Ancoats Street

M401LZ

Culcheth Lane

M401GF

Droylsden Road

M401HP

Swift Walk

M401NN

Assheton Crescent

Data Sources

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