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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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 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
Terraced35£264,000

10 years median price trend in Northenden

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

All postcodes in Northenden

M225XF

Altrincham Road

M228BY

Benchill Road

M228DN

Alderue Avenue

M230BE

Rackhouse Road

M230DG

Rackhouse Road

M224BF

Brandon Avenue

M224LA

Longley Lane

M228AP

Boothfield Drive

M228FR

Haveley Road

M224DX

Yew Tree Lane

M224HX

Longley Lane

M224QA

Lyndene Road

M228NL

Brookfield Gardens

M230BT

Yarmouth Drive

M224DD

Robert Owen Gardens

M224JS

Palatine Road

M224JT

Palatine Road

M224PU

Brownley Road

M224SZ

Harling Road

M228BH

Brookfield Gardens

M228FP

Alders Road

M228HR

Moat Road

M224EH

Kenworthy Lane

M224FR

Palatine Road

M228BJ

Brookfield Gardens

M228BT

Greenwood Road

M228HB

Greenwood Road

M228JA

New Oak Close

M228JL

Broadoak Road

M230LH

Orton Road

M224GF

Yew Tree Drive

M224LL

Royle Green Road

M224PY

Overdale Road

M224DN

Homewood Road

M224DY

Yew Tree Lane

M224JE

Beech Avenue

M224WL

Church Road

M228LZ

Barncroft Gardens

M229AF

Altrincham Road

M230GZ

Hallas Grove

M230PX

Orton Road

M224FJ

Kenworthy Lane

M228BW

Rushey Road

M228FQ

Alders Road

M230EA

Yew Tree Lane

M230GW

Cherry Blossom Close

M230PE

Carloon Road

M231SG

Altrincham Road

M220WJ

Altrincham Road

M224AD

Roundwood Road

M224BQ

Netherwood Road

M224DJ

Palatine Road

M224ED

Orchard Road West

M224JF

Longley Lane

M230LE

Orton Road

M224AN

Shawdene Road

M224HD

Palatine Road

M224LT

Greenway

M228AJ

Royalthorn Road

M230DW

Pepler Avenue

M230EB

Barry Road

M230JY

Study Close

M230JZ

Northenden

M230PZ

Lawton Moor Road

M224AE

Kenmore Road

M224HT

Longley Lane

M224WD

Church Road

M224XE

Belcroft Close

M228AS

Boothfield Road

M228LN

Overton Avenue

M230DF

Sale Road

M229SB

Altrincham Road

M224AT

Roundwood Road

M224JG

Northenden

M224NA

Bucklow Drive

M228NJ

Royalthorn Road

M228UA

Longhey Road

M228UE

Hollyhedge Road

M224DH

Palatine Road

M224FX

Michaels Close

M224LR

West View Road

M228AY

Royalthorn Road

M228ET

Haveley Road

M228UD

Brownley Road

M230DS

Fairmead Road

M224BJ

Altrincham Road

M224GE

Greenpark Road

M224HA

Govan Street

M224PX

Overdale Road

M228BQ

Rushey Road

M224HU

Cuerdon Walk

M228DQ

Shayfield Road

M228JX

Woodhouse Lane

M224BP

Netherwood Road

M224EL

Lingard Road

M224LP

West View Road

M224LQ

West View Road

M224LS

Greenway

M224WH

Morrell Road

M228EE

Shayfield Road

Data Sources

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