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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

M224PU

Brownley Road

M228LL

Overton Road

M224JX

Corda Avenue

M224YJ

Kerfoot Close

M228BQ

Rushey Road

M230DQ

Blyth Avenue

M228FN

Benchill Crescent

M224ZU

Palatine Road

M224XE

Belcroft Close

M230PF

Wythenshawe Road

M228NE

Greenwood Road

M224SE

Elwyn Avenue

M230LD

Newhall Drive

M230DZ

Hollyhey Drive

M228EQ

Rushey Road

M224JS

Palatine Road

M228FP

Alders Road

M228AW

Crossgate Avenue

M228BF

Greenwood Road

M228JL

Broadoak Road

M224NY

Altrincham Road

M228DH

Alderue Avenue

M230LH

Orton Road

M224JY

Northenden

M224SS

Northenden

M225XF

Altrincham Road

M230PZ

Lawton Moor Road

M224DB

Palatine Road

M228AZ

Royalthorn Drive

M224FE

Peggy Lane

M228EH

Benchill Road

M224JW

Chapel Road

M230GZ

Hallas Grove

M224GX

Yew Tree Avenue

M228DN

Alderue Avenue

M224BY

Shawdene Road

M228AS

Boothfield Road

M224AL

Shawdene Road

M228NL

Brookfield Gardens

M228AL

Boothfield Avenue

M224LA

Longley Lane

M230DX

Hollyhey Drive

M228FZ

Northenden

M224AJ

Shawdene Road

M224FX

Michaels Close

M228NG

Greenwood Road

M230BJ

Shevington Gardens

M220WJ

Altrincham Road

M230JZ

Rollins Close

M230DF

Sale Road

M230BL

Sale Road

M228BB

Brookfield Gardens

M224HT

Longley Lane

M228AQ

Royalthorn Road

M228JS

Woodhouse Lane

M224LT

Greenway

M228DG

Shayfield Road

M224SN

Sharston Road

M224LQ

West View Road

M224DJ

Palatine Road

M228ER

Rushey Road

M224HF

Northenden

M228EN

Benchill Road

M224AD

Roundwood Road

M228DA

Mullacre Road

M228BH

Brookfield Gardens

M228AT

Boothfield Road

M224JA

Elmfield Avenue

M228FY

Broadoak Road

M228NF

Greenwood Road

M228BJ

Brookfield Gardens

M224DR

Greenpark Road

M224QJ

Cedarwood Close

M224LY

Bradgate Close

M224HD

Palatine Road

M224EA

Sunset Avenue

M224DX

Yew Tree Lane

M224JN

Chapel Road

M224PZ

Lyndene Road

M230PY

Lawton Moor Road

M224HR

Boat Lane

M224BP

Netherwood Road

M228FU

Alders Road

M224PY

Overdale Road

M224BU

Shawdene Road

M224LX

Bradgate Close

M228BT

Greenwood Road

M224BN

Netherwood Road

M224HN

Allanson Road

M224ET

Palatine Road

M224LD

Royle Green Road

M228HW

Hollyhedge Road

M228EJ

Benchill Road

M224FW

Palatine Road

M228BR

Royalthorn Road

M230LB

Newhall Drive

M230BG

Daine Avenue

M224LB

Lovett Walk

M224HW

Queenhill Road

M224BT

Gibwood Road

Data Sources

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