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Victoria Park & Longsight West

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About

Victoria Park is a residential conservation area east of the city centre, characterised by Victorian villas and mature tree-lined streets. The layout follows a formal grid pattern, with many properties now used for student accommodation due to the proximity of university campuses. The park itself provides green space with sports facilities and paths.

Longsight West directly adjoins it to the south, a densely populated neighbourhood with a mix of terraced housing and local shopping parades along Stockport Road. The area is a key transport corridor, with the A6 running through it. The historic Victoria Baths, with its distinctive stained glass and terracotta façade, stands near the border of these two districts.

Area overview

On average Victoria Park & Longsight West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Victoria Park & Longsight West is £37,916 per year. There are 6 schools in Victoria Park & Longsight West: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Victoria Park & Longsight West is home to around 11,566 people, with a population density of about 10,235.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Victoria Park & Longsight West Population
11,566
Population density
10,235.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.47(-34%)
Burglary
20.23(+265%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.06(-27%)
Public order
10.63(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,939
25.41%
British
2,861
24.74%
Bangladeshi
976
8.44%
African
877
7.58%
Indian
814
7.04%
Total population: 11,566

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,126
32.16%
Level 3 (A level)
2,951
30.36%
No qualifications
1,666
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
844
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 9,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,796
52.07%
Other social rented
624
18.09%
Owns with a mortgage
379
10.99%
Owns outright
370
10.73%
Social rents from council
184
5.33%
Total households: 3,449

Property prices in Victoria Park & Longsight West

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £250K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Victoria Park & Longsight West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £377,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Victoria Park & Longsight West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£267,500£244
Terraced7£200,000£174
Flats6£137,750£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Victoria Park & Longsight West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria Park & Longsight West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117,000£140,200£126,000
2017£98,000£172,000£135,500
2018£69,000£180,000£180,000
2019£97,000£224,000£159,000
2020£68,000£210,000£153,000
2021£97,500£250,000£176,500
2022£157,000£250,000£202,500
2023£125,000£100,000£215,000
2024£120,000£265,000£221,500
2025£140,000£225,000£216,250
2026£170,000£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria Park & Longsight West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria Park & Longsight West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£142£119
2017£185£163£127
2018£123£149£139
2019£192£158£141
2020£126£222£128
2021£177£187£161
2022£266£248£173
2023£243£61£190
2024£217£237£219
2025£247£259£194
2026£292£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria Park & Longsight West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Victoria Park & Longsight West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.