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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

M228HP

Moat Road

M224BS

Gibwood Road

M224WW

Allanson Road

M228DR

Orwell Avenue

M228DU

Shayfield Drive

M224FG

Monaco Drive

M224WF

Marylon Drive

M224WQ

Royle Green Road

M224WS

Hollyway

M228FB

Glendevon Close

M228NH

Royalthorn Road

M224AG

Penarth Road

M224NJ

Lanark Avenue

M224QF

Cinnamon Close

M228BX

Brookfield Gardens

M228JQ

Newhey Road

M224AF

Kenmore Road

M224NP

Elverston Street

M224QZ

Brownley Road

M224UX

Harling Road

M224YF

Topcroft Close

M224ZQ

Bronington Close

M228HL

Fancroft Road

M224BU

Shawdene Road

M224DT

Coppice Drive

M224EZ

Brett Street

M224FD

Orchard Road West

M224NB

Bucklow Drive

M228EA

Brookcroft Avenue

M228EH

Benchill Road

M228EJ

Benchill Road

M228EW

Benchill Avenue

M228LR

Hollyhedge Road

M229AA

Altrincham Road

M230BJ

Shevington Gardens

M230PD

Wythenshawe Road

M224HB

Heyridge Drive

M224JY

Northenden

M224LE

Royle Green Road

M224NX

Weston Grove

M224NY

Altrincham Road

M230BN

Rackhouse Road

M224BW

Netherwood Road

M224HE

Palatine Road

M224DU

Kenworthy Lane

M224DW

Homewood Road

M224WA

Bucklow Drive

M228EF

Benchill Road

M228NN

Brookfield Gardens

M224GX

Yew Tree Avenue

M224HL

Allanson Road

M224JD

Longley Lane

M224QY

Brownley Road

M224TS

Bradnor Road

M228DG

Shayfield Road

M228DP

Merewood Avenue

M228EQ

Rushey Road

M228LF

Benchill Road

M230BR

Carloon Road

M230BU

Sale Road

M224FP

St Hildas Road

M228DS

Hollycroft Avenue

M228FJ

Benchill Road

M230JT

Stage Street

M224JB

Overwood Road

M224LD

Royle Green Road

M224NH

Kingsley Road

M224WN

Consul Street

M224YJ

Kerfoot Close

M228AQ

Royalthorn Road

M228DJ

Royalthorn Road

M228LL

Overton Road

M228UG

Brownley Court Road

M230DP

Verrill Avenue

M224UZ

Harling Road

M224ZU

Palatine Road

M228FD

Haveley Road

M228HQ

Nettlebarn Road

M224DQ

Homewood Road

M224ER

Orchard Road East

M224HW

Queenhill Road

M228DA

Mullacre Road

M228JY

Woodhouse Lane

M230BP

Lawton Moor Road

M224BL

Beechpark Avenue

M224BR

Gibwood Road

M224HF

Northenden

M228AL

Boothfield Avenue

M228EP

Broadoak Road

M230BW

Rackhouse Road

M230DQ

Blyth Avenue

M230DU

Yew Tree Lane

M903WT

Altrincham Road

M222GB

Northenden

M224DP

Shandon Avenue

M224JZ

Pepper Close

M224WB

Royle Green Road

M228LA

Woodhouse Lane

M230BH

Sale Road

M230FB

Milburn Avenue

Data Sources

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