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Northenden

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About

Northenden is a residential ward located in the southern part of Manchester, bordered by the River Mersey and the areas of Didsbury and Sale. The ward features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. Northenden Village serves as the focal point, with local shops, cafes, and pubs lining the main streets. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel while being well-connected to central Manchester via public transport and major roads like the M60 motorway.

The River Mersey runs along the ward's western edge, providing green spaces and walking trails. Nearby parks, such as Ford Lane Playing Fields, offer recreational opportunities. Northenden is also home to Wythenshawe Hospital, one of the largest healthcare facilities in the region. While primarily residential, the ward has seen gradual development, balancing its historic character with newer amenities. Its proximity to both Manchester Airport and the city centre makes it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Northenden has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Northenden is £40,607 per year. There are 7 schools in Northenden: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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£430,000
Flats17£165,000
Semi-Detached62£307,500
Terraced25£250,000

10 years median price trend in Northenden

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

All postcodes in Northenden

M224JG

Northenden

M228BG

Royalthorn Road

M224AS

Roundwood Road

M224FB

Kenworthy Lane

M224WR

Hollyway

M228AH

Brownley Court Road

M228AR

Royalthorn Road

M228DH

Alderue Avenue

M228ER

Rushey Road

M230DH

Moss Hey Drive

M230LD

Newhall Drive

M230PT

Orton Road

M224AH

Shawdene Road

M224BT

Gibwood Road

M224BY

Norleigh Road

M224EN

Lingard Road

M224EP

Northenden

M224FH

Northenden

M224HY

Northenden

M224ZN

Gartmore Close

M228BR

Royalthorn Road

M228AW

Crossgate Avenue

M228BA

Brookfield Gardens

M228EB

Brookcroft Road

M228ES

Haveley Road

M228LW

Newhey Road

M230LA

Yewtree Lane

M224BG

Bartley Road

M224UF

Joseph Johnson Mews

M224AA

Altrincham Road

M224DS

Greenpark Road

M224FW

Northenden

M224JA

Elmfield Avenue

M224JL

Northenden

M224LX

Bradgate Close

M224LY

Bradgate Close

M224NN

Northenden

M228AD

Alderue Avenue

M228DF

Mullacre Road

M230BQ

Northern Moor

M230DZ

Hollyhey Drive

M230LB

Newhall Drive

M230RB

Altrincham Road

M224BE

Roundwood Road

M220BE

Altrincham Road

M222EH

Altrincham Road

M224DZ

Kenworthy Lane

M224FQ

Orchard Road East

M224SY

Northenden

M224TE

Bradnor Road

M224UN

Altrincham Road

M228BS

Greenwood Road

M228ED

Benchill Road

M228EG

Rushey Road

M228LQ

Newhey Avenue

M230BD

Fairy Lane

M230DT

Willenhall Road

M230DY

Yewtree Lane

M230JU

Northern Moor

M230PF

Carloon Road

M230YP

Leycett Drive

M224AB

Roundwood Road

M224DG

Homewood Road

M224ET

Mill Lane

M224EW

Howard Road

M224FN

Lingard Road

M224HJ

Mill Lane

M224JJ

Northenden

M228FA

Shayfield Drive

M228FE

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

M228AG

Benchill North & Sharston

M228AN

Crossgate Avenue

M228AU

Altrincham Road

M228DT

Shayfield Drive

M228DY

Shayfield Drive

M228EN

Benchill Road

M228EX

Rothley Avenue

M228FU

Alders Road

M228JS

Woodhouse Lane

M228LD

Shayfield Road

M230BL

Northern Moor

M224QE

Harper Road

M224BZ

Woodburn Road

M224EF

Kenworthy Lane

M224EQ

Haughton Drive

M224FL

Bazley Road

M224GD

Shandon Avenue

M224HH

Northenden

M224JR

Moor End

M224LN

Northenden

M224SE

Elwyn Avenue

M224SQ

Roundwood Road

M224UQ

Ford Lane

M224WG

Morrell Road

M228AB

Olney Avenue

M228BP

Rushey Road

M228HW

Brownley Road

M228LJ

Newhey Road

M228LX

Harbury Crescent

M230BS

Carloon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.