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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

M228EG

Rushey Road

M230LF

Orton Avenue

M224FP

St Hildas Road

M224WN

Consul Street

M228LD

Shayfield Road

M228HF

Hollyhedge Road

M224SZ

Harling Road

M224FQ

Orchard Road East

M224DH

Palatine Road

M224FH

Northenden

M224DP

Shandon Avenue

M228UE

Hollyhedge Road

M230RB

Altrincham Road

M224BL

Beechpark Avenue

M224HL

Allanson Road

M228AE

Marford Close

M224QE

Harper Road

M224SQ

Roundwood Road

M230DW

Pepler Avenue

M224FN

Lingard Road

M228DZ

Brookcroft Road

M224UQ

Ford Lane

M228LA

Woodhouse Lane

M224FR

Palatine Road

M903WT

Altrincham Road

M228FE

Northenden

M224AA

Altrincham Road

M228NA

Greenwood Road

M224EN

Lingard Road

M224EH

Kenworthy Lane

M228DB

Mullacre Road

M224BJ

Altrincham Road

M224NU

Allanson Road

M228ED

Benchill Road

M228AU

Greenwood Road

M224LF

Royle Green Road

M230BW

Rackhouse Road

M224AF

Kenmore Road

M224EF

Kenworthy Lane

M228ND

Greenwood Road

M228JR

Woodhouse Lane

M224JP

Victoria Road

M224FG

Monaco Drive

M224ES

Chretien Road

M224SF

Roundwood Road

M228AA

Royalthorn Road

M224HX

Longley Lane

M230LA

Sale Road

M224UN

Altrincham Road

M224AQ

Banstead Avenue

M224AX

Calder Avenue

M224JF

Longley Lane

M224EW

Lingard Road

M224ZS

Northenden

M228DR

Orwell Avenue

M224DD

Robert Owen Gardens

M224LR

West View Road

M228EE

Shayfield Road

M230BU

Sale Road

M228BY

Benchill Road

M229AA

Altrincham Road

M228BA

Brookfield Gardens

M224LE

Royle Green Road

M228LP

Newhey Avenue

M224GD

Wood View

M228LX

Harbury Crescent

M224JZ

Pepper Close

M224UX

Harling Road

M228EL

Benchill Road

M230EB

Barry Road

M224FB

Kenworthy Lane

M224LP

West View Road

M228BW

Rushey Road

M224WH

Morrell Road

M228AD

Royalthorn Road

M230DA

Purley Avenue

M228EA

Brookcroft Avenue

M230DN

Yew Tree Lane

M224AW

Dronfield Road

M228DD

Alderue Avenue

M224GF

Yew Tree Drive

M224EP

St Hildas Close

M222ED

Altrincham Road

M224HG

Ollerton Close

M224BR

Gibwood Road

M228DQ

Shayfield Road

M228BX

Brookfield Gardens

M230DH

Moss Hey Drive

M224LW

Greenway

M228JP

Newhey Road

M224NX

Weston Grove

M228HB

Greenwood Road

M224WL

Church Road

M228LE

Shayfield Avenue

M224DS

Greenpark Road

M224NT

Church Road

M224LS

Greenway

M228BG

Royalthorn Road

M224HE

Palatine Road

M224WD

Church Road

Data Sources

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