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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

M230FH

Barry Road

M224DR

Greenpark Road

M224FS

Chretien Road

M224JN

Chapel Road

M224JP

Victoria Road

M224LH

Kerfoot Close

M224NS

Northenden

M228DW

Alderue Avenue

M228DZ

Brookcroft Road

M228FL

Benchill Road

M228NA

Greenwood Road

M228NE

Greenwood Road

M228UB

Longhey Road

M230DJ

Northern Moor

M230DX

Hollyhey Drive

M230NY

Nightingale Gardens

M224ES

Chretien Road

M224EX

Brett Street

M224LG

West View Road

M224NG

Belcroft Close

M224PA

Chigwell Close

M224SG

Bradnor Road

M224WJ

Morrell Road

M224YG

Bronington Close

M228BE

Brookfield Gardens

M228BU

Greenwood Road

M228DX

Shayfield Drive

M230LF

Orton Avenue

M224AZ

Norleigh Road

M224AQ

Banstead Avenue

M222DN

Altrincham Road

M224AJ

Shawdene Road

M224QH

Brownley Court Road

M224SF

Roundwood Road

M228AT

Boothfield Road

M228BZ

Benchill Road

M228NB

Greenwood Road

M228NG

Greenwood Road

M230FA

Barry Road

M220BA

Altrincham Road

M224AP

Mapley Avenue

M224DB

Moor End

M224EG

Howard Road

M224NT

Northenden

M224NW

Allanson Road

M228EL

Benchill Road

M228AE

Marford Close

M228BN

Rushey Road

M228DE

Mullacre Road

M228FN

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

M228FY

Broadoak Road

M228LB

Benchill Road

M228LU

Broadoak Avenue

M230BG

Daine Avenue

M230ED

Raymond Road

M230NZ

The Pines

M224AX

Calder Avenue

M222FT

Benchill North & Sharston

M224FE

Peggy Lane

M224FZ

Northenden

M224HN

Allanson Road

M224NQ

Boat Lane

M224NR

Patterdale Road

M228LG

Brownley Road

M224WP

Copperbeech Close

M228AA

Royalthorn Road

M228FW

Broadoak Drive

M228HJ

Twoacre Avenue

M228JN

Overton Road

M228JR

Woodhouse Lane

M228JW

Broadoak Road

M228LP

Newhey Avenue

M230DB

Millom Avenue

M230DN

Yewtree Lane

M230PY

Lawton Moor Road

M230QA

Lawton Moor Road

M224AL

Dronfield Road

M224EA

Sunset Avenue

M224EJ

Kenworthy Lane

M224FY

Brett Street

M224JU

Rangemore Avenue

M224JW

Chapel Road

M224LU

Greenway

M224NU

Allanson Road

M224PZ

Lyndene Road

M224SB

Neath Avenue

M225XF

Altrincham Road

M228BF

Alders Road

M228BY

Benchill Road

M228DN

Alderue Avenue

M228JT

Woodhouse Lane

M230BE

Rackhouse Road

M230DG

Rackhouse Road

M224BF

Brandon Avenue

M224DA

Greenpark Road

M224EU

Peggy Lane

M224EY

Brett Street

M224LA

Northenden

M224LB

Topcroft Close

M224LW

Greenway

Data Sources

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