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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

M224NS

Royle Green Road

M228NH

Royalthorn Road

M224DA

Palatine Road

M224PA

Chigwell Close

M224DN

Homewood Road

M224WR

Royle Green Road

M224BZ

Woodburn Road

M228DE

Mullacre Road

M230DG

Rackhouse Road

M228LR

Hollyhedge Road

M230JT

Stage Street

M224NL

Kingsley Road

M230DU

Yew Tree Lane

M228FR

Haveley Road

M224NJ

Lanark Avenue

M224FJ

Kenworthy Lane

M230BN

Rackhouse Road

M224SG

Crombie Avenue

M224AS

Roundwood Road

M230NY

Nightingale Gardens

M228FD

Haveley Road

M228NN

Brookfield Gardens

M224AT

Roundwood Road

M224LL

Royle Green Road

M224AN

Shawdene Road

M228LJ

Newhey Road

M224XR

Harper Road

M228LN

Overton Avenue

M230FB

Milburn Avenue

M224FY

Palatine Road

M230BQ

Sale Road

M230PD

Wythenshawe Road

M224GA

Brownley Road

M224EL

Lingard Road

M230QA

Lawton Moor Road

M224HA

Govan Street

M228JT

Woodhouse Lane

M224FD

Orchard Road West

M228HQ

Nettlebarn Road

M224FL

Bazley Road

M228NB

Greenwood Road

M224WT

Longley Lane

M230DJ

Wythenshawe Road

M224RG

Harper Road

M228FA

Shayfield Drive

M230DP

Verrill Avenue

M224FA

Kenworthy Lane

M224JH

Longley Lane

M230DL

Kemble Avenue

M224DY

Yew Tree Lane

M228AH

Brownley Court Road

M230DE

Sale Road

Data Sources

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