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About

Newtonmoor is a residential suburb situated in the valley of the River Tame, characterised by its terraced housing and proximity to local green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and more modern developments, serving as a commuter settlement for Manchester. Its layout is defined by main roads connecting it to nearby towns like Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge, with local commerce focused along these thoroughfares.

The landscape is gently sloping, with views towards the Pennine foothills. A notable feature is the Newtonmoor Viaduct, a disused railway structure that spans the valley, now forming part of a walking route. The area includes several parks and playing fields, and it is bordered by the river, which has influenced its historical development from a mill-based economy to its current form.

Area overview

On average Newtonmoor has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtonmoor is £36,374 per year. There are 4 schools in Newtonmoor: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newtonmoor is home to around 7,438 people, with a population density of about 4,497.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtonmoor Population
7,438
Population density
4,497.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.22(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.04(-27%)
Public order
12.91(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.91(+44%)
Vehicle crime
8.47(+41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,676
89.8%
Other White
128
1.72%
African
122
1.64%
Pakistani
101
1.36%
Indian
80
1.08%
Total population: 7,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,526
25.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,144
19.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,050
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,962

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
849
26.7%
Owns outright
810
25.47%
Other social rented
806
25.35%
Social rents from council
376
11.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
8.68%
Total households: 3,180

Property prices in Newtonmoor

Median price£211,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £250K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Newtonmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtonmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£265,000£347
Semi-Detached25£220,000£269
Terraced11£176,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtonmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtonmoor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£132,500£96,000
2017£235,000£127,000£106,200
2018£205,000£148,000£110,000
2019£267,500£155,000£117,000
2020£305,000£155,000£137,500
2021£247,500£197,000£137,000
2022£319,998£230,000£180,000
2023£437,498£220,000£157,500
2024£320,000£220,000£168,500
2025£267,500£220,000£167,500
2026£250,000£240,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtonmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtonmoor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£162£115
2017£219£155£144
2018£238£183£139
2019£247£195£146
2020£269£184£148
2021£270£222£173
2022£324£253£207
2023£296£239£203
2024£335£262£214
2025£353£259£228
2026£323£314£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtonmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newtonmoor in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.