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Urmston East

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Urmston East Population

7,247

Population density

2,717.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.56(-23%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.21(-21%)

Public order

11.32(+12%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.11(+1%)

Burglary

8.56(+55%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,179

85.2%

Irish

187

2.58%

Other White

166

2.29%

Indian

106

1.46%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.23%

Total population: 7,252

Economics

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Urmston East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	21	£149,950	£89,250	£125,000	£165,000	£220,000
Detached	7	£500,000	£271,421	£468,500	£720,000	£824,500
Terraced	39	£296,000	£199,750	£246,250	£366,000	£495,500
Semi-Detached	26	£338,500	£246,250	£293,750	£413,738	£717,750

10 years median price trend in Urmston East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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