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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 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
Detached10£445,000
Flats19£157,000
Semi-Detached69£310,000
Terraced33£252,000

10 years median price trend in Northenden

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

All postcodes in Northenden

M224XR

Harper Road

M228AP

Boothfield Drive

M228FR

Haveley Road

M228HH

Fancroft Road

M230DL

Kemble Avenue

M224DD

Robert Owen Gardens

M224DX

Piperhill Avenue

M224HX

Northenden

M224JS

Homewood Road

M224JT

Northenden

M224PU

Brownley Road

M224QA

Lyndene Road

M224SZ

Harling Road

M228BH

Brookfield Gardens

M228FP

Alders Road

M228HR

Moat Road

M228NL

Brookfield Gardens

M230BT

Yarmouth Drive

M228BJ

Brookfield Gardens

M228BT

Greenwood Road

M224EH

Kenworthy Lane

M224FR

Northenden

M224GF

Homewood Road

M224LL

Northenden

M224PY

Overdale Road

M228HB

Brownley Road

M228JA

Brownley Road

M228JL

Broadoak Road

M230LH

Orton Road

M224DN

Homewood Road

M224DY

Yewtree Lane

M224FJ

Kenworthy Lane

M224JE

Beech Avenue

M224RA

Northenden

M224WL

Kenworthy Lane

M228BW

Rushey Road

M228FQ

Alders Road

M228LZ

Barncroft Gardens

M229AF

Altrincham Road

M230EA

Yewtree Lane

M230GW

Cherry Blossom Close

M230GZ

Hallas Grove

M230PE

Carloon Road

M230PX

Orton Road

M220WJ

Altrincham Road

M224AD

Roundwood Road

M224AN

Shawdene Road

M224BQ

Netherwood Road

M224DJ

Northenden

M224ED

Orchard Road West

M224HD

Northenden

M224JF

Elmfield Avenue

M224LT

Greenway

M228AJ

Royalthorn Road

M230DW

Brownley Road

M230EB

Barry Road

M230JY

Northern Moor

M230LE

Orton Road

M230PZ

Lawton Moor Road

M231SG

Altrincham Road

M224AT

Roundwood Road

M224AE

Kenmore Road

M224HT

Shentonfield Road

M224NA

Bucklow Drive

M224WD

Ford Lane

M224XE

Belcroft Close

M228AS

Boothfield Road

M228LN

Overton Avenue

M228NJ

Royalthorn Road

M228UA

Longhey Road

M228UE

Brownley Road

M229SB

Altrincham Road

M230DF

Northern Moor

M224BJ

Altrincham Road

M224DH

Homewood Avenue

M224FX

Michaels Close

M224GE

Greenpark Road

M224HA

Govan Street

M224LR

West View Road

M224PX

Overdale Road

M228BQ

Rushey Road

M228AY

Boothfield Road

M228UD

Brownley Road

M228ET

Haveley Road

M230DS

Fairmead Road

M224EL

Lingard Road

M224BP

Netherwood Road

M224HU

Northenden

M224LP

West View Road

M224LQ

West View Road

M224LS

Greenway

M224WH

Morrell Road

M228DQ

Shayfield Road

M228EE

Shayfield Road

M228HP

Moat Road

M228JX

Woodhouse Lane

M224BS

Bartley Road

M224FG

Monaco Drive

M224WF

Marylon Drive

M224WQ

Gartmore Close

Data Sources

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