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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

M415BN

Glenhaven Avenue

M419FD

Church Road

M415RN

Bowfell Road

M419HW

Windermere Road

M416FB

Lynmouth Avenue

M417AP

Heston Drive

M416HN

Balmoral Road

M416FD

Minehead Avenue

M417DT

Denstone Road

M415BX

Flixton Road

M415RA

Moorside Road

M415SQ

Princess Road

M417AJ

Canterbury Road

M415EB

Pickering Close

M416HW

Ballater Avenue

M415EQ

Jewel Close

M417AE

Bransford Road

M417BL

Hayeswater Road

M415DH

Chassen Road

M415DX

Penny Bridge Lane

M419EJ

Church Road

M415DL

Shawe Road

M417BD

Bedford Road

M417AG

Thurlestone Drive

M419EL

Westgate

M415TB

Moorlands Avenue

M419ET

Church Road

M416ED

Minehead Avenue

M419DG

Weston Avenue

M416HE

Mansfield Road

M415DE

Lime Avenue

M419DY

Chassen Road

M419FE

Parkfield Avenue

M417AX

Canterbury Road

M416HF

Mansfield Road

M410US

Crofts Bank Road

M416EW

Shawe Hall Crescent

M416HP

Braemar Avenue

M416EG

Rydal Avenue

M415DU

Shawe View

M417DZ

Hayeswater Circle

M419FR

Bude Avenue

M415RP

Malvern Avenue

M415ST

Princess Road

M415DD

Holly Avenue

M419EY

Chassen Road

M415BG

Flixton Road

M419FU

Sunningdale Road

M415DR

Flixton Road

M419EU

Frome Avenue

M416EP

Church Road

M416FN

Shawe Hall Avenue

M419DZ

Chassen Road

M419DN

Broadoaks Road

M419EQ

Southgate

M416EJ

Tintern Avenue

M416EB

Porlock Road

M419FW

Matlock Avenue

M415SY

Cornhill Avenue

M416FA

Snowden Avenue

M415AF

Newton Road

M416FW

Shawe Hall Avenue

M416EL

Snowden Avenue

M417AF

Highfield Drive

M410UJ

Winchester Road

M419ER

Redesmere Park

M415RD

Moorside Road

M419ES

Kingston Drive

M417BN

Hayeswater Circle

M419HN

Westmorland Road

M415PS

Barton Avenue

M417BE

Burnham Drive

M416EH

Porlock Road

M415RE

Moorside Road

M416FH

Tintern Avenue

M416EN

Shawe Hall Crescent

M419DR

Broadoaks Road

M415BW

Glenhaven Avenue

Data Sources

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