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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

M230AX

Garthorp Road

M230BP

Lawton Moor Road

M239BZ

Nan Nook Road

M230NZ

The Pines

M230HE

Ridgemont Walk

M230ND

Button Lane

M230HS

Nesfield Road

M230HA

Ossington Walk

M230QQ

Sale Road

M230PF

Wythenshawe Road

M230LX

Moor Lane

M230PW

Lawton Moor Road

M230WT

Wythenshawe Road

M230FY

Tipton Drive

M230FB

Milburn Avenue

M230JF

Sealand Road

M230PQ

Orton Road

M230LP

Hillend Place

M230PL

Northolt Road

M230YP

Leycett Drive

M230RL

Orton Road

M230DH

Moss Hey Drive

M230DG

Rackhouse Road

M230BS

Carloon Road

M230FU

Southwick Road

M230GX

Lord Morris Drive

M230HL

Melbecks Walk

M230GE

Drayford Close

M230UE

Brent Road

M230DF

Sale Road

M230PP

Lawton Moor Road

M230DU

Yew Tree Lane

M230PY

Lawton Moor Road

M230PH

Wythenshawe Road

M230EG

Melsomby Road

M230QP

Sale Road

M230BZ

Pingot Avenue

M230LU

Surtees Road

M230HX

Vawdrey Drive

M230BN

Rackhouse Road

M230HW

Holwick Road

M230NU

Sledmoor Road

M230LF

Orton Avenue

M230BG

Daine Avenue

M239DD

Wythenshawe Road

M230FX

Stortford Drive

M230DQ

Blyth Avenue

M230AZ

Honsham Walk

M230FG

Hawkswick Drive

M230GW

Cherry Blossom Close

M230DZ

Hollyhey Drive

M230FA

Barry Road

M230FT

Cleeve Road

M230PJ

Northolt Road

M230PR

Lawton Moor Road

M230JJ

Winsley Road

M230AF

Moorcroft Road

M230DB

Millom Avenue

M230WQ

Wisbech Drive

M230WG

Mossdale Road

M230WW

Moorcroft Road

M230JS

Marsworth Close

M230NF

Burnby Walk

M230PZ

Lawton Moor Road

M239DA

Wythenshawe Road

M230FH

Barry Road

M230FW

Landkey Close

M230GF

Drayford Close

M230DE

Sale Road

M230GD

Kerscott Road

M230WA

Button Lane

M230NW

Baycroft Grove

M230EP

Brenchley Drive

M230JY

Study Close

M230EU

Fell Park Road

M230QG

Moor Lane

M230HY

Neswick Walk

M239BJ

Newlands Road

M239BY

Cherry Tree Road

M230HJ

Marsett Walk

M230LW

Hillend Road

M230WR

Woodham Road

M230NG

Mossdale Road

M230LY

Moor Lane

M230LD

Newhall Drive

M230DW

Pepler Avenue

M230FP

Sale Road

M239DB

Wythenshawe Road

M230LG

Hillend Road

M230EZ

Tipton Drive

M230BY

Rackhouse Road

M230NY

Nightingale Gardens

M230LE

Orton Road

M230RP

Hillend Road

M230LJ

Orton Road

M230JG

Holwick Road

M230FD

Raymond Road

M239BU

Fawborough Road

M230QT

Moor Lane

M230AS

Garthorp Road

Data Sources

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