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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. 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

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Victoria Park & Longsight West area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Victoria Park & Longsight 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 Victoria Park & Longsight West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£126,500
Semi-Detached7£225,000
Terraced6£223,750

10 years median price trend in Victoria Park & Longsight West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria Park & Longsight West.

All postcodes in Victoria Park & Longsight West

M145PA

Hanover Crescent

M130YF

Clarence Road

M130PW

Montgomery Road

M130SW

Stamford Road

M145BZ

Anson Road

M145PT

Kedleston Avenue

M130SG

Meade Grove

M130NS

Holmfirth Street

M130GD

Weaverham Close

M130FJ

Denham Street

M130YE

Clarence Road

M130EW

Hathersage Road

Data Sources

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