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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, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 £44,021 per year. The median sale price in Northenden is £274,000 (around £322 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £355,000. There are 5 schools in Northenden: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £274,000
Price per sq ft: £322
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £355K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£457,500£327
Semi-Detached56£316,625£343
Terraced43£260,000£323
Flats20£153,500£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£89,450£196,750£190,000
2017£323,000£144,500£200,000£175,000
2018£327,000£112,500£226,000£165,000
2019£325,000£118,500£225,000£175,500
2020£333,750£133,500£231,000£180,000
2021£440,000£138,750£258,500£231,750
2022£488,500£175,000£300,000£250,000
2023£454,500£148,950£362,000£256,500
2024£479,998£155,000£325,000£245,000
2025£491,498£155,000£352,500£258,250
2026£425,000£152,500£335,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£140£209£215
2017£230£217£213£229
2018£255£165£224£207
2019£254£180£244£207
2020£294£200£246£239
2021£271£208£279£278
2022£338£249£305£304
2023£376£232£332£296
2024£401£251£327£295
2025£362£247£331£300
2026£337£247£359£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northenden in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Northenden ward.

Local councillors

Angela Jane Moran

Northenden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party