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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

M224BX

Parnell Avenue

M224GA

Brownley Road

M224HR

Boat Lane

M228AZ

Royalthorn Drive

M224AU

Roundwood Road

M224HZ

Northenden

M224LF

Royle Green Road

M224TF

Bradnor Road

M224JQ

Moor End

M224WE

Ford Lane

M224WT

Longley Lane

M224ZR

Bronington Close

M228HF

Hollyhedge Road

M228HG

Nettlebarn Road

M228NF

Greenwood Road

M230RU

Leycett Drive

M222BQ

Altrincham Road

M224JH

Longley Lane

M224NL

Kingsley Road

M224RX

Sharston Road

M224SN

Sharston Road

M228BL

Brookfield Gardens

M228FG

Alders Road

M228JP

Newhey Road

M228JZ

Hollyhedge Avenue

M228ND

Greenwood Road

M230PA

Wythenshawe Road

M230PU

Lawton Moor Road

M222ED

Altrincham Road

M224BN

Netherwood Road

M228BB

Brookfield Gardens

M228DL

Royalthorn Road

M228JU

Woodhouse Lane

M228LY

Broadoak Road

M230DR

Yew Tree Lane

M224LZ

Royle Green Road

M224ZS

Northenden

M228DD

Alderue Avenue

M228LE

Shayfield Avenue

M228LH

Newhey Road

M224AW

Dronfield Road

M224FA

Kenworthy Lane

M224HG

Ollerton Close

M224QJ

Cedarwood Close

M230DE

Sale Road

M224AR

Penarth Road

M224AY

Norleigh Road

M224RG

Harper Road

M224SS

Northenden

M228FH

Benchill Drive

M228FT

Haveley Road

M230DA

Purley Avenue

Data Sources

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