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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, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£298,250
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£232K – £381K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £298,250 (about £313 per square foot) in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£542,500£295
Semi-Detached41£345,000£341
Terraced28£268,500£311
Flats17£155,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£89,450£216,000£215,000
2017£336,000£149,250£220,000£182,500
2018£327,000£135,750£248,725£200,000
2019£313,500£155,250£251,250£197,000
2020£422,500£135,000£250,501£197,500
2021£450,000£158,500£285,000£238,750
2022£485,625£177,000£330,500£263,000
2023£451,500£172,500£312,500£273,750
2024£450,000£155,000£320,000£247,500
2025£470,000£159,000£350,000£269,000
2026£364,975£125,000£335,000£259,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£140£225£224
2017£242£221£239£244
2018£255£192£242£229
2019£264£236£253£216
2020£278£200£253£265
2021£261£210£286£285
2022£338£251£340£317
2023£364£239£311£303
2024£337£267£328£299
2025£353£236£327£310
2026£337£181£371£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northenden 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.