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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

M228FJ

Benchill Road

M224LG

West View Road

M230DB

Millom Avenue

M222BQ

Altrincham Road

M228EX

Rothley Avenue

M224DW

Homewood Road

M224PX

Overdale Road

M224RX

Sharston Road

M224DT

Coppice Drive

M230PA

Wythenshawe Road

M230FA

Barry Road

M228JZ

Hollyhedge Avenue

M224FS

Chretien Road

M224BX

Parnell Avenue

M224LU

West View Road

M230NZ

The Pines

M228JU

Woodhouse Lane

M228AY

Royalthorn Road

M228DJ

Royalthorn Road

M224QF

Cinnamon Close

M228AR

Royalthorn Road

M224YG

Bronington Close

M230DY

Yew Tree Lane

M224BQ

Netherwood Road

M224WJ

Morrell Road

M228EF

Benchill Road

M228BP

Rushey Road

M228LH

Newhey Road

M230PE

Carloon Road

M224JU

Rangemore Avenue

M228DS

Hollycroft Avenue

M224TF

Bradnor Road

M230DS

Fairmead Road

M222DN

Altrincham Road

M228JW

Broadoak Road

M224AY

Norleigh Road

M224SY

Longley Lane

M228AN

Crossgate Avenue

M228BE

Brookfield Gardens

M228BL

Brookfield Gardens

M224AB

Roundwood Road

M224JD

Longley Lane

M224WQ

Royle Green Road

M230BE

Rackhouse Road

M228BN

Rushey Road

M224WG

Patterdale Road

M228FH

Benchill Drive

M228LQ

Newhey Avenue

M222GB

Northenden

M224NR

Patterdale Road

M224YF

Topcroft Close

M228LW

Newhey Road

M224BE

Roundwood Road

M224HY

Longley Lane

M224WE

Ford Lane

M224ZR

Bronington Close

M224QA

Lyndene Road

M224NB

Bucklow Drive

M224JQ

Moor End

M224EX

Brett Street

M224WA

Bucklow Drive

M224ER

Orchard Road East

M224LZ

Royle Green Road

M228LB

Benchill Road

M224HU

Cuerdon Walk

M224HB

Heyridge Drive

M224EG

Howard Road

M224ZN

Gartmore Close

M228DF

Mullacre Road

M224JJ

Longley Lane

M230RU

Leycett Drive

M224DZ

Piper Hill Avenue

M224AZ

Norleigh Road

M224NH

Kingsley Road

M224HJ

Mill Lane

M230ED

Raymond Road

M228EW

Benchill Avenue

M224NW

Church Road

M224BG

Bartley Road

M230EA

Yew Tree Lane

M224BW

Netherwood Road

M224HZ

Northenden

M228JX

Woodhouse Lane

M224WS

Hollyway

M228EP

Broadoak Road

M230JU

Graduate Drive

M224EJ

Kenworthy Lane

M230BH

Sale Road

M224AR

Penarth Road

M224AE

Kenmore Road

M224WP

Copper Beech Close

M228ET

Haveley Road

M224NQ

Ford Lane

M228UA

Longhey Road

M230PX

Orton Road

M224QH

Brownley Court Road

M228UD

Brownley Road

M224DQ

Homewood Road

M230BD

Fairy Lane

M228FT

Haveley Road

Data Sources

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