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Urmston West

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About

Urmston West is a residential district characterised by a mix of semi-detached and terraced housing, primarily from the interwar and post-war periods. The area is defined by its proximity to the Manchester Ship Canal and the Bridgewater Canal, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. The main local shopping facilities are concentrated along Church Road and Flixton Road, serving the daily needs of the community.

The area is well-connected by road, with the M60 motorway providing a key transport link to Manchester and beyond. A notable local landmark is the historic railway viaduct that crosses the canal, a prominent feature in the local landscape. Urmston West maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere, with community life centred around local schools, churches, and the nearby Urmston Sports Club.

Area overview

On average Urmston West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Urmston West is £53,913 per year. There are 2 schools in Urmston West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Urmston West is home to around 7,040 people, with a population density of about 3,676.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Urmston West Population
7,040
Population density
3,676 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.9(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-34%)
Burglary
4.4(-21%)
Public order
3.69(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,267
88.97%
Irish
160
2.27%
Other White
98
1.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
78
1.11%
Indian
76
1.08%
Total population: 7,044

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,222
38.19%
Level 3 (A level)
955
16.41%
No qualifications
828
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
772
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
507
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,335
45.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,121
37.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
196
6.63%
Other social rented
159
5.38%
Social rents from council
75
2.54%
Total households: 2,957

Property prices in Urmston West

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 in Urmston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Urmston West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached51£375,000
Flats4£146,250
Detached12£434,500
Terraced15£340,000

10 years median price trend in Urmston West

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

All postcodes in Urmston West

M416EE

Snowden Avenue

M419DW

Wentworth Avenue

M419FG

Kingston Drive

M419EG

Southgate

M417AQ

Westover Road

M415DF

Flixton Road

M416JJ

Church Road

M417AA

Old Crofts Bank

M415SZ

Cornhill Road

M419FJ

Church Road

M416HQ

Balmoral Road

M417AS

Hayeswater Road

M415DJ

Thornton Avenue

M415DA

Monksdale Avenue

M416EQ

Edgeley Road

M417BF

Hayeswater Circle

M417DX

Hayeswater Circle

M410UR

Crofts Bank Road

M416HG

Townfield

M416EF

Snowden Avenue

M419HQ

Cumberland Road

M415RR

Bowfell Road

M415BY

Victoria Road

M419DQ

Sunningdale Road

M416FJ

Tintern Avenue

M415SG

Jackson Court

M417DU

Marshbrook Road

M415PN

Wythburn Avenue

M419FN

Riverside Drive

M419FS

Southgate

M415DY

Penny Bridge Lane

M415AL

Flixton Road

M415DG

Flixton Road

M415EG

Scafell Close

M419HG

Cumberland Road

M419EW

Barnfield

M415DN

Flixton Road

M415UU

Moorside Road

M419HP

Westmorland Road

M416HA

Haslemere Road

M415BZ

Victoria Road

M419DT

Edale Avenue

M416HD

Church Road

M415DQ

Sheldon Avenue

M419EX

Chassen Court

M417AL

Ledbury Avenue

M417AD

Mirfield Drive

M415BR

Mayfair Avenue

M417BH

Canterbury Road

M419QL

Warbrick Drive

M417BJ

Hayeswater Road

M416FL

Church Road

M415EE

Flixton Road

M415TD

Cornhill Road

M419DP

Longfield Avenue

M416EA

Church Road

M417BP

Broadlea

M415RJ

Moorside Road

M416HJ

Church Road

M419EN

Barnfield

M416HB

Haslemere Road

M419EP

Redesmere Park

M419FL

Riverside Drive

M415UH

Moorside Road

M417AT

Hayeswater Road

M417AR

Sandsend Road

M419FF

Sunningdale Road

M415BU

Spennithorne Road

M419DU

Balmoral Avenue

M419FT

Taunton Avenue

M415RB

Moorside Road

M415SS

Princess Road

M416FE

Snowden Avenue

M415DS

Chassen Avenue

M415ED

Flixton Road

M419DS

Edale Avenue

M415DB

Lime Avenue

M415DZ

Acregate

M415EZ

Sandown Gardens

M416HH

Cambridge Road

M415SU

Balfour Road

M419FQ

Kingston Drive

M419EZ

Sunningdale Road

M415FL

Charleston Square

M417AN

Denstone Avenue

M417GY

Bendemeer

M417AU

Avondale Crescent

M415PR

Flixton Road

M416FF

Snowden Avenue

M416HL

Leyburn Avenue

M419FP

Redesmere Park

M415BA

Newton Road

M415SX

Carrsvale Avenue

M415RW

Bowfell Road

M415EP

Jewel Close

M417AH

Canterbury Road

M417BG

Hayeswater Circle

M419DX

Church Road

M415RH

Albany Court

M417AW

Sandsend Road

Data Sources

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