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About

Northern Moor sits in the southern part of the City of Manchester as part of the wider Wythenshawe area. It is primarily a residential suburb that grew during the 20th century under the same garden suburb planning that shaped much of Wythenshawe. Many terraces and semi‑detached houses date from the interwar period and show features common to that era, such as bow‑fronted bays and pebble‑dash facades. The name recalls the patchwork of moor and farmland that once lay north of Wythenshawe before suburban development extended across the area.

Local life centres on small shopping parades, schools and community centres that serve nearby streets. Pockets of green space and sports pitches are scattered through the neighbourhood, and allotment sites sit close to its northern edge. Regular bus services link residents with other parts of south Manchester. The pattern of housing, the interwar street layout and the presence of long, narrow green strips make Northern Moor recognisable within Wythenshawe without relying on larger, neighbouring landmarks.

Area overview

On average Northern Moor has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northern Moor is £41,926 per year. There are 4 schools in Northern Moor: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northern Moor is home to around 9,124 people, with a population density of about 5,491.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northern Moor Population
9,124
Population density
5,491.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.26(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.19(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.8(+65%)
Public order
9.86(-3%)
Vehicle crime
9.43(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,366
69.78%
Other White
512
5.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
341
3.74%
Indian
300
3.29%
African
267
2.93%
Total population: 9,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,113
30.42%
No qualifications
1,599
23.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
990
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
669
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,947

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
981
25.91%
Other social rented
877
23.16%
Owns outright
696
18.38%
Social rents from council
642
16.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
508
13.42%
Total households: 3,786

Property prices in Northern Moor

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Northern Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northern Moor 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 Northern Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£412,000
Flats6£158,500
Semi-Detached48£305,000
Terraced35£255,000

10 years median price trend in Northern Moor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northern Moor.

All postcodes in Northern Moor

M230AE

Moorcroft Road

M230NB

Button Lane

M230NS

Woodham Road

M230BL

Sale Road

M230WJ

Moorcroft Road

M230FJ

Dunmow Walk

M230HQ

Healey Close

M230DX

Hollyhey Drive

M230RJ

Cundall Walk

M230FN

Kerscott Road

M230HH

Brooklands

M230JX

Brooklands

M230AJ

Moorcroft Road

M230PS

Orton Road

M230HU

Hazelhurst Walk

M230ED

Raymond Road

M230WN

Moorcroft Road

M230QS

Moor Lane

M230EA

Yew Tree Lane

M230AW

Bolam Close

M239BS

Withenfield Road

M230BR

Carloon Road

M230QF

Kerscott Road

M230LA

Sale Road

M230PA

Wythenshawe Road

M230DY

Yew Tree Lane

M230PU

Lawton Moor Road

M230DT

Willenhall Road

M230AU

Ramsgill Close

M230GY

Brooklands

M230EX

Fell Park Road

M230LB

Newhall Drive

M230EW

Mainwaring Terrace

M230JH

Rathmell Road

M230BW

Rackhouse Road

M230PN

Boxhill Drive

M230AY

Farnhill Walk

M230JA

Burdale Walk

M230JU

Graduate Drive

M230FS

Southwick Road

M230NQ

Mossdale Road

M230JT

Stage Street

M230HF

Sealand Road

M230EY

Rowdell Walk

M230LR

Brows Avenue

M230AR

Bordley Walk

M230FZ

Southwick Road

M230NL

Woodbridge Grove

M239GA

Dominic Close

M230LH

Orton Road

M230HD

Buckden Walk

M230NA

Button Lane

M230HT

Nesfield Road

M230BT

Yarmouth Drive

M230EF

Lindwall Close

M230NJ

Kerne Grove

M230JW

Sedbury Close

M230EJ

Yew Tree Lane

M239RQ

Lawnhurst Avenue

M230EB

Barry Road

M239BX

Cherry Tree Road

M239RP

Abbotsleigh Avenue

M230AT

Garthorp Road

M230WL

Heys Avenue

M230NE

Moorcroft Road

M230LL

Hillend Road

M230QA

Lawton Moor Road

M230PG

Lawton Moor Road

M230ES

Southwick Road

M230FQ

Kelfield Avenue

M230ZH

Heyshaw Walk

M230AD

Wythenshawe Road

M230NH

Pengham Walk

M230PX

Orton Road

M230AP

Garthorp Road

M230JD

Nesfield Road

M230WP

Moorcroft Road

M230JN

Welbury Road

M230LN

Tours Avenue

M230QR

Moor Lane

M230JZ

Rollins Close

M230BU

Sale Road

M230EH

Welshpool Close

M230JR

Greenham Road

M230FF

Yewtree Lane

M230NR

Mossdale Road

M230LT

Moor Lane

M230JP

Welbury Road

M230EQ

Sale Road

M230AL

Aldfield Road

M230NP

Moorcroft Road

M230JB

Malsham Road

M230RU

Leycett Drive

M230FR

Sale Road

M230GP

Kerscott Road

M230PE

Carloon Road

M230BX

Sale Road

M230DA

Purley Avenue

M230LS

Sale Road

M230GT

Meshaw Close

Data Sources

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