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Northenden

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About

Northenden is a residential suburb located in south Manchester, bounded by the River Mersey to the south and the M60 motorway to the north. The area is characterised by a mix of traditional terraced housing and post-war developments, centred around the main shopping parade on Palatine Road. Local amenities include supermarkets, independent shops, and several pubs, serving a settled community with strong local ties.

The river provides a distinct natural boundary, with Mersey Valley parkland offering walking and cycling paths along its banks. A notable local landmark is the medieval St Wilfrid's Church, which stands near the site of a historic ford across the river. The area maintains a practical, village-like atmosphere despite its proximity to both Manchester Airport and the city centre, connected by regular bus services.

Area overview

On average Northenden has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northenden is £47,469 per year. There are 4 schools in Northenden: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northenden is home to around 6,981 people, with a population density of about 1,854.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northenden Population
6,981
Population density
1,854.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.64(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.91(+16%)
Vehicle crime
15.33(+156%)
Burglary
12.89(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.89(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,272
75.52%
Other White
334
4.78%
Pakistani
225
3.22%
Arab
124
1.78%
Irish
123
1.76%
Total population: 6,981

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,398
41.32%
No qualifications
1,048
18.06%
Level 3 (A level)
860
14.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
630
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
7.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,804

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,023
32.6%
Owns outright
952
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
523
16.67%
Other social rented
410
13.07%
Social rents from council
154
4.91%
Total households: 3,138

Property prices in Northenden

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northenden 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 Northenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£164,250
Detached5£635,000
Terraced29£267,000
Semi-Detached47£345,300

10 years median price trend in Northenden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.

All postcodes in Northenden

M224AL

Shawdene Road

M224HN

Allanson Road

M224HD

Palatine Road

M224HT

Longley Lane

M224UZ

Harling Road

M224DN

Homewood Road

M224LF

Royle Green Road

M224ZS

Northenden

M224EA

Sunset Avenue

M224AJ

Shawdene Road

M224AB

Roundwood Road

M224SB

Neath Avenue

M224LP

West View Road

M224WQ

Royle Green Road

M224LZ

Royle Green Road

M224DS

Greenpark Road

M224NU

Allanson Road

M224AN

Shawdene Road

M224HG

Ollerton Close

M224RX

Sharston Road

M224DX

Yew Tree Lane

M224AZ

Norleigh Road

M224RG

Harper Road

M224BX

Parnell Avenue

M230DL

Kemble Avenue

M224HF

Northenden

M224EQ

Haughton Drive

M224JW

Chapel Road

M224WJ

Morrell Road

M224FN

Lingard Road

M224NG

Royle Green Road

M224HE

Palatine Road

M224XE

Belcroft Close

M224LR

West View Road

M224BN

Netherwood Road

M224NH

Kingsley Road

M224DA

Palatine Road

M224DD

Robert Owen Gardens

M224BW

Netherwood Road

M224SQ

Roundwood Road

M224EX

Brett Street

M224NB

Bucklow Drive

M224JX

Corda Avenue

M224GF

Yew Tree Drive

M230DR

Yew Tree Lane

M224FY

Palatine Road

M224JT

Palatine Road

M230BD

Fairy Lane

M224EY

Brett Street

M224LW

Greenway

M224TE

Bradnor Road

M224JS

Palatine Road

M224DG

Homewood Road

M224JH

Longley Lane

M224LB

Lovett Walk

M224EW

Lingard Road

M224ZU

Palatine Road

M224HH

Palatine Road

M224WS

Hollyway

M224JF

Longley Lane

M224NW

Church Road

M224HB

Heyridge Drive

M224LT

Greenway

M224DT

Coppice Drive

M230DN

Yew Tree Lane

M224EP

St Hildas Close

M224FZ

Palatine Road

M224AT

Roundwood Road

M224YG

Bronington Close

M224LX

Bradgate Close

M224AD

Roundwood Road

M224SY

Longley Lane

M224BR

Gibwood Road

M224BE

Roundwood Road

M224WB

Royle Green Road

M230DP

Verrill Avenue

M224DY

Yew Tree Lane

M224FB

Kenworthy Lane

M224NP

Elverston Street

M224YF

Topcroft Close

M224SG

Crombie Avenue

M224WH

Morrell Road

M224JY

Northenden

M224AR

Penarth Road

M224LA

Longley Lane

M224WE

Ford Lane

M224XR

Harper Road

M224FP

St Hildas Road

M224FH

Northenden

M224NL

Kingsley Road

M224JR

Longley Lane

M224WW

Allanson Road

M224AE

Kenmore Road

M224AG

Penarth Road

M224HU

Cuerdon Walk

M224UF

Joseph Johnson Mews

M224ER

Orchard Road East

M224BL

Beechpark Avenue

M224JL

Longley Lane

M224WR

Royle Green Road

Data Sources

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