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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

M224WS

Hollyway

M224WW

Allanson Road

M228DB

Marford Close

M228DR

Orwell Avenue

M228DU

Shayfield Drive

M228FB

Glendevon Close

M228NH

Altrincham Road

M224AF

Kenmore Road

M224AG

Penarth Road

M224YF

Topcroft Close

M224JX

Corda Avenue

M224NJ

Lanark Avenue

M224NP

Elverston Street

M224QF

Cinnamon Close

M224QZ

Brownley Road

M224SP

Northenden

M224UX

Leestone Road

M224ZQ

Bronington Close

M228BX

Brookfield Gardens

M228HL

Fancroft Road

M228JQ

Newhey Road

M224BU

Shawdene Road

M224BW

Beechpark Avenue

M224DT

Coppice Drive

M224EZ

Brett Street

M224FD

Orchard Road West

M224HE

Northenden

M224NB

Bucklow Drive

M228EA

Brookcroft Avenue

M228EH

Benchill Road

M228EJ

Benchill Road

M228EW

Benchill Avenue

M228LR

Brownley Road

M229AA

Altrincham Road

M230BJ

Shevington Gardens

M230PD

Northern Moor

M224DU

Kenworthy Lane

M224DW

Homewood Road

M224HB

Heyridge Drive

M224JY

Northenden

M224LE

Northenden

M224NX

Weston Grove

M224NY

Altrincham Road

M224WA

Bucklow Drive

M228EF

Benchill Road

M228NN

Brookfield Gardens

M230BN

Rackhouse Road

M224TS

Bradnor Road

M224QY

Brownley Road

M224GX

Yew Tree Avenue

M224FP

St Hilda's Road

M224HL

Allanson Road

M224JD

Beech Avenue

M228LF

Benchill Road

M228DG

Shayfield Road

M228DP

Merewood Avenue

M228DS

Hollycroft Avenue

M228EQ

Rushey Road

M228FJ

Benchill Road

M230BR

Carloon Road

M230BU

Northern Moor

M230JT

Northern Moor

M224YJ

Kerfoot Close

M224WN

Consul Street

M224JB

Overwood Road

M224LD

Northenden

M224NH

Kingsley Road

M228AQ

Crossgate Avenue

M228DJ

Royalthorn Road

M228LL

Overton Road

M228UG

Brownley Court Road

M230DP

Verrill Avenue

M224BL

Beechpark Avenue

M224BR

Gibwood Road

M224HF

Northenden

M224UZ

Harling Road

M224ZU

Northenden

M228AL

Boothfield Avenue

M228EP

Broadoak Drive

M228FD

Haveley Road

M228HQ

Nettlebarn Road

M230BW

Rackhouse Road

M230DQ

Blyth Avenue

M230DU

Willenhall Road

M903WT

Altrincham Road

M224WB

Bucklow Drive

M224DP

Homewood Road

M224DQ

Homewood Road

M224ER

Chretien Road

M224HW

Queenhill Road

M224JZ

Altrincham Road

M228DA

Mullacre Road

M228JY

Woodhouse Lane

M228LA

Woodhouse Lane

M230BH

Northern Moor

M230BP

Lawton Moor Road

M230FB

Milburn Avenue

M224LF

Northenden

M224AU

Roundwood Road

M224BX

Parnell Avenue

Data Sources

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