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About

Urmston East is a residential district within the larger Urmston town. The area is characterised by suburban housing, primarily consisting of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes. Local shopping needs are met along Church Road and the surrounding streets, which host a range of independent retailers and essential services.

The area is bordered to the north by the Bridgewater Canal, a historic waterway providing a green corridor for walking and cycling. Urmston's central train station offers direct rail links into Manchester city centre, making it a commuter settlement.

Area overview

On average Urmston East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Urmston East is £43,361 per year. There are 3 schools in Urmston East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Urmston East is home to around 7,247 people, with a population density of about 2,717.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Urmston East Population
7,247
Population density
2,717.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.7(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.21(-24%)
Public order
11.32(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(+2%)
Burglary
8.56(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,179
85.2%
Irish
187
2.58%
Other White
166
2.29%
Indian
106
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
89
1.23%
Total population: 7,252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,381
39.35%
No qualifications
956
15.8%
Level 3 (A level)
927
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
551
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,051

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,096
32.34%
Owns outright
1,004
29.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
594
17.53%
Other social rented
457
13.48%
Social rents from council
147
4.34%
Total households: 3,389

Property prices in Urmston East

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 in Urmston East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Urmston East 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 Urmston East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£399,000
Flats19£149,950
Semi-Detached19£331,500
Terraced38£293,125

10 years median price trend in Urmston East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Urmston East.

All postcodes in Urmston East

M415AR

Park Road South

M419AB

Higher Road

M419LU

Hazel Grove

M419SJ

William Close

M419BQ

Higher Road

M419LG

Stretford Road

M410TY

Primrose Avenue

M410XA

Thorley Drive

M414ER

Higher Road

M415BB

Ross Grove

M419BL

Poplar Grove

M419BP

Victoria Parade

M419DB

Church Road

M419LZ

Stretford Road

M410WZ

Rowland Avenue

M410XN

Greenfield Avenue

M410XS

Westbourne Park

M419AZ

Higher Road

M419EH

Church Road

M410TS

Crofts Bank Road

M410XZ

Gladstone Road

M419AL

Hampton Road

M419HX

Grangethorpe Road

M419BS

Whitby Avenue

M414ES

Higher Road

M414EY

Urmston

Data Sources

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