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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

M224SE

Elwyn Avenue

M224SQ

Roundwood Road

M224UQ

Ford Lane

M228LJ

Newhey Road

M230BS

Carloon Road

M224NS

Royle Green Road

M228DW

Alderue Avenue

M228DZ

Brookcroft Road

M228FL

Benchill Road

M228NE

Greenwood Road

M230DJ

Wythenshawe Road

M230DX

Hollyhey Drive

M230NY

Nightingale Gardens

M224DR

Greenpark Road

M224FS

Chretien Road

M224JN

Chapel Road

M224JP

Victoria Road

M224LH

Royle Green Road

M228NA

Greenwood Road

M228UB

Longhey Road

M224EX

Brett Street

M224PA

Chigwell Close

M224SG

Crombie Avenue

M224YG

Bronington Close

M228BU

Greenwood Road

M230LF

Orton Avenue

M224AJ

Shawdene Road

M228AT

Boothfield Road

M228NB

Greenwood Road

M228NG

Greenwood Road

M230FA

Barry Road

M224ES

Chretien Road

M224LG

West View Road

M224NG

Royle Green Road

M224WJ

Morrell Road

M228BE

Brookfield Gardens

M228DX

Shayfield Drive

M222DN

Altrincham Road

M224AQ

Banstead Avenue

M224AZ

Norleigh Road

M224QH

Brownley Court Road

M224SF

Roundwood Road

M228BZ

Benchill Road

M224AP

Mapley Avenue

M224NW

Church Road

M228EL

Benchill Road

M228FN

Benchill Crescent

M228LB

Benchill Road

M230BG

Daine Avenue

M230NZ

The Pines

M220BA

Altrincham Road

M224DB

Palatine Road

M224EG

Howard Road

M224NT

Church Road

M228AE

Marford Close

M228BN

Rushey Road

M228DE

Mullacre Road

M228FY

Broadoak Road

M228LU

Broadoak Avenue

M230ED

Raymond Road

M224AX

Calder Avenue

M224FZ

Palatine Road

M224HN

Allanson Road

M224NR

Patterdale Road

M228FW

Broadoak Drive

M228JW

Broadoak Road

M230QA

Lawton Moor Road

M222FT

Northenden

M224FE

Peggy Lane

M224NQ

Ford Lane

M224WP

Copper Beech Close

M228AA

Royalthorn Road

M228HJ

Two Acre Avenue

M228JN

Overton Road

M228JR

Woodhouse Lane

M228LG

Hollyhedge Road

M228LP

Newhey Avenue

M230DB

Millom Avenue

M230DN

Yew Tree Lane

M230PY

Lawton Moor Road

M224SB

Neath Avenue

M224EA

Sunset Avenue

M224EJ

Kenworthy Lane

M224FY

Palatine Road

M224LU

West View Road

M228BF

Greenwood Road

M228JT

Woodhouse Lane

M224DA

Palatine Road

M224EU

Peggy Lane

M224EY

Brett Street

M224LB

Lovett Walk

M224LW

Greenway

M224XR

Harper Road

M228HH

Fancroft Road

M230DL

Kemble Avenue

M224AL

Shawdene Road

M224JU

Rangemore Avenue

M224JW

Chapel Road

M224NU

Allanson Road

M224PZ

Lyndene Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.