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Northenden

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About

Northenden is a suburban ward located in the south of Manchester, bordered by the River Mersey and the M60 motorway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside some modern developments. Its landscape is defined by the river's floodplain, creating a distinct separation from neighbouring Wythenshawe and Didsbury. Local commerce centres on the traditional village core along Palatine Road and Ford Lane.

The area's identity is closely tied to the river, with the Mersey Valley offering extensive walking and cycling paths through its green corridors. Northenden is home to the historic St Wilfrid's Church, which stands near the site of the original ford that gave the area its name. Daily life revolves around local shops, schools, and community facilities, maintaining a distinct separation from the larger retail and employment centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Northenden has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northenden is £44,017 per year. There are 7 schools in Northenden: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northenden is home to around 15,064 people, with a population density of about 2,870.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northenden Population
15,064
Population density
2,870.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.07(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.18(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.11(+146%)
Vehicle crime
18.52(+207%)
Public order
18.06(+79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,678
70.87%
Other White
942
6.25%
African
589
3.91%
Pakistani
401
2.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
366
2.43%
Total population: 15,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,751
32.47%
No qualifications
2,623
22.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,646
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,449
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,185
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 11,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,511
24.88%
Other social rented
1,446
23.81%
Owns outright
1,299
21.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
955
15.73%
Social rents from council
733
12.07%
Total households: 6,072

Property prices in Northenden

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 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
Detached9£460,000
Flats19£155,000
Semi-Detached67£312,000
Terraced36£262,000

10 years median price trend in Northenden

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

All postcodes in Northenden

M228DB

Mullacre Road

M224JX

Corda Avenue

M224LJ

Lovett Walk

M231WG

Altrincham Road

M228ER

Rushey Road

M224AS

Roundwood Road

M224WR

Royle Green Road

M228AR

Royalthorn Road

M228DH

Alderue Avenue

M230LD

Newhall Drive

M224FB

Kenworthy Lane

M228AH

Brownley Court Road

M230DH

Moss Hey Drive

M230PT

Orton Road

M224BT

Gibwood Road

M224BY

Shawdene Road

M224FH

Northenden

M224HY

Longley Lane

M228BA

Brookfield Gardens

M228BR

Royalthorn Road

M228ES

Haveley Road

M228LW

Newhey Road

M230LA

Sale Road

M224AH

Shawdene Road

M224EN

Lingard Road

M224EP

St Hildas Close

M224ZN

Gartmore Close

M228AW

Crossgate Avenue

M228EB

Brookcroft Road

M224AA

Altrincham Road

M224BG

Bartley Road

M224DS

Greenpark Road

M224JL

Longley Lane

M224LX

Bradgate Close

M224LY

Bradgate Close

M228AD

Royalthorn Road

M230LB

Newhall Drive

M224FW

Palatine Road

M224JA

Elmfield Avenue

M224NN

Church Road

M224UF

Joseph Johnson Mews

M228DF

Mullacre Road

M230BQ

Sale Road

M230DZ

Hollyhey Drive

M230RB

Altrincham Road

M220BE

Altrincham Road

M224BE

Roundwood Road

M224FQ

Orchard Road East

M224SY

Longley Lane

M224TE

Bradnor Road

M224UN

Altrincham Road

M228BG

Royalthorn Road

M228BS

Greenwood Road

M228ED

Benchill Road

M228EG

Rushey Road

M230DY

Yew Tree Lane

M230JU

Graduate Drive

M230YP

Leycett Drive

M222EH

Altrincham Road

M224DZ

Piper Hill Avenue

M228LQ

Newhey Avenue

M230BD

Fairy Lane

M230DT

Willenhall Road

M230PF

Wythenshawe Road

M228DY

Shayfield Drive

M224AB

Roundwood Road

M224DG

Homewood Road

M224ET

Palatine Road

M224EW

Lingard Road

M224HJ

Mill Lane

M224JJ

Longley Lane

M228AG

Royalthorn Avenue

M228DT

Shayfield Drive

M228EN

Benchill Road

M228FE

Northenden

M228FU

Alders Road

M228LD

Shayfield Road

M224FN

Lingard Road

M228AN

Crossgate Avenue

M228AU

Greenwood Road

M228EX

Rothley Avenue

M228FA

Shayfield Drive

M228JS

Woodhouse Lane

M230BL

Sale Road

M224BZ

Woodburn Road

M224EF

Kenworthy Lane

M224FL

Bazley Road

M224JR

Longley Lane

M224LN

Bagnall Walk

M224WG

Patterdale Road

M228AB

Olney Avenue

M228BP

Rushey Road

M228FZ

Northenden

M228HW

Hollyhedge Road

M228LX

Harbury Crescent

M230FH

Barry Road

M224EQ

Haughton Drive

M224GD

Wood View

M224HH

Palatine Road

M224QE

Harper Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.