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Newton Heath

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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, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Newton Heath is £195,000 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £228,500. There are 3 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

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £219
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £229K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,500 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£392,500£224
Semi-Detached18£220,000£278
Terraced34£188,750£204
Flats7£110,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£133,000£57,000£145,000£83,000
2017£143,000£90,000£111,500£90,000
2018£169,950£106,000£140,000£105,000
2019£295,000£105,000£138,000£110,000
2020£205,000£94,250£151,975£115,000
2021£187,498£115,000£172,500£137,500
2022£211,500£130,000£194,000£165,000
2023—£115,250£197,012£150,000
2024£160,000£125,000£195,000£165,000
2025£375,000£77,500£205,000£180,000
2026£275,000£125,000£220,000£188,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£81£144£85
2017£124£139£138£104
2018£188£169£151£126
2019£194£168£160£126
2020£239£167£185£134
2021£192£169£193£160
2022£253£201£222£174
2023—£180£256£159
2024£138£193£246£196
2025£143£132£264£195
2026£260£219£251£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.