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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

M224DJ

Palatine Road

M224WT

Longley Lane

M224BG

Bartley Road

M224EG

Howard Road

M224EF

Kenworthy Lane

M224JJ

Longley Lane

M224DW

Homewood Road

M224DH

Palatine Road

M224JP

Victoria Road

M224NQ

Ford Lane

M224AQ

Banstead Avenue

M224AS

Roundwood Road

M224NX

Weston Grove

M224HL

Allanson Road

M224EH

Kenworthy Lane

M224FE

Peggy Lane

M224BY

Shawdene Road

M224DQ

Homewood Road

M224AP

Mapley Avenue

M224LG

West View Road

M224TS

Bradnor Road

M224ZN

Gartmore Close

M224WA

Bucklow Drive

M224YJ

Kerfoot Close

M224LY

Bradgate Close

M224BS

Gibwood Road

M224QE

Harper Road

M224AH

Shawdene Road

M224SS

Northenden

M224UN

Altrincham Road

M224AX

Calder Avenue

M224GD

Wood View

M224WN

Consul Street

M224ZQ

Bronington Close

M224GE

Greenpark Road

M224ES

Chretien Road

M224BZ

Woodburn Road

M224EL

Lingard Road

M224JG

Northenden

M224NS

Royle Green Road

M224HJ

Mill Lane

M224QF

Cinnamon Close

M224NJ

Lanark Avenue

M224WG

Patterdale Road

M224FR

Palatine Road

M224BP

Netherwood Road

M224FJ

Kenworthy Lane

M224FQ

Orchard Road East

M224UX

Harling Road

M224LJ

Lovett Walk

M224AF

Kenmore Road

M224WL

Church Road

M224JU

Rangemore Avenue

M224JD

Longley Lane

M224FX

Michaels Close

M224ZR

Bronington Close

M224BU

Shawdene Road

M224LQ

West View Road

M224HR

Boat Lane

M224WF

Marylon Drive

M224SF

Roundwood Road

M224LE

Royle Green Road

M224BQ

Netherwood Road

M224FW

Palatine Road

M224BT

Gibwood Road

M224DU

Kenworthy Lane

M224JN

Chapel Road

M224HA

Govan Street

M224LD

Royle Green Road

M224FS

Chretien Road

M224ET

Palatine Road

M224FG

Monaco Drive

M224SZ

Harling Road

M224FL

Bazley Road

M224SE

Elwyn Avenue

M224HZ

Northenden

M224JA

Elmfield Avenue

M224WP

Copper Beech Close

M224LH

Royle Green Road

M230DS

Fairmead Road

M224GX

Yew Tree Avenue

M224TF

Bradnor Road

M224AW

Dronfield Road

M224DB

Palatine Road

M224FA

Kenworthy Lane

M224JB

Overwood Road

M224AA

Altrincham Road

M224DZ

Piper Hill Avenue

M224QJ

Cedarwood Close

M224UQ

Ford Lane

M224BF

Brandon Avenue

M224LS

Greenway

M224EU

Peggy Lane

M224NT

Church Road

M224JE

Beech Avenue

M224HX

Longley Lane

M224DR

Greenpark Road

M224LN

Bagnall Walk

M224NN

Church Road

M224EJ

Kenworthy Lane

Data Sources

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