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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 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
8/10
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(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.18(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.11(+146%)
Vehicle crime
18.52(+209%)
Public order
18.06(+78%)
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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 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
Terraced40£252,250
Detached8£517,998
Flats21£157,000
Semi-Detached77£340,500

10 years median price trend in Northenden

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

All postcodes in Northenden

M229AF

Altrincham Road

M228HH

Fancroft Road

M224FZ

Palatine Road

M228LF

Benchill Road

M228DT

Shayfield Drive

M228LG

Hollyhedge Road

M224UF

Joseph Johnson Mews

M224ZQ

Bronington Close

M228HR

Moat Road

M222EH

Altrincham Road

M224TE

Bradnor Road

M224BS

Gibwood Road

M224LN

Bagnall Walk

M228DL

Royalthorn Road

M230PU

Lawton Moor Road

M220BA

Altrincham Road

M224AP

Mapley Avenue

M228BZ

Benchill Road

M224AG

Penarth Road

M228AG

Royalthorn Avenue

M228DP

Merewood Avenue

M224AH

Shawdene Road

M228BS

Greenwood Road

M228HP

Moat Road

M230FH

Barry Road

M228DU

Shayfield Drive

M224NP

Elverston Street

M228JY

Woodhouse Lane

M228BU

Greenwood Road

M228HL

Fancroft Road

M224WW

Allanson Road

M230LE

Orton Road

M224EZ

Brett Street

M222FT

Northenden

M230PT

Orton Road

M231WG

Altrincham Road

M224ED

Orchard Road West

M230GW

Cherry Blossom Close

M230DR

Yew Tree Lane

M224QY

Brownley Road

M224HH

Palatine Road

M228DX

Shayfield Drive

M228FB

Glendevon Close

M224AU

Roundwood Road

M228UG

Brownley Court Road

M228AB

Olney Avenue

M224WB

Royle Green Road

M224JE

Beech Avenue

M224JG

Northenden

M229SB

Altrincham Road

M224JB

Overwood Road

M228AP

Boothfield Drive

M228DW

Alderue Avenue

M224JL

Longley Lane

M224EU

Peggy Lane

M228UB

Longhey Road

M224JR

Longley Lane

M224LJ

Lovett Walk

M228LY

Broadoak Road

M224DG

Homewood Road

M228FW

Broadoak Drive

M228AJ

Royalthorn Road

M228NJ

Royalthorn Road

M230JY

Study Close

M228FG

Alders Road

M224GE

Greenpark Road

M224QZ

Brownley Road

M224EY

Brett Street

M220BE

Altrincham Road

M230BS

Carloon Road

M230BT

Yarmouth Drive

M228LU

Broadoak Avenue

M231SG

Altrincham Road

M224NN

Church Road

M224EQ

Haughton Drive

M224NA

Bucklow Drive

M230YP

Leycett Drive

M230DT

Willenhall Road

M224UZ

Harling Road

M224JT

Palatine Road

M224TS

Bradnor Road

M224LH

Royle Green Road

M224WF

Marylon Drive

M224BF

Brandon Avenue

M228FQ

Alders Road

M228JQ

Newhey Road

M224NG

Royle Green Road

M228DY

Shayfield Drive

M230BP

Lawton Moor Road

M228LZ

Barncroft Gardens

M230BR

Carloon Road

M228HG

Nettlebarn Road

M228EB

Brookcroft Road

M224SB

Neath Avenue

M228FL

Benchill Road

M228ES

Haveley Road

M228JN

Overton Road

M228HJ

Two Acre Avenue

M224DU

Kenworthy Lane

M228JA

New Oak Close

Data Sources

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