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Whalley Range

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About

Whalley Range is a residential area southwest of Manchester city centre, characterised by wide, tree-lined streets and a mix of large Victorian villas and more modern housing. The ward is bordered by Chorlton-cum-Hardy to the west and Moss Side to the east, creating a distinct transition between different urban forms. Its layout is defined by several long, straight roads radiating from the central Alexandra Park, which provides a large green space with sports facilities and mature woodland.

The area has a significant South Asian community, with a concentration of businesses and cultural institutions along Wilbraham Road. Whalley Range is also known for its high proportion of educational institutions, from primary schools to a large further education college. The former Whalley Hotel on Carlton Road, with its distinctive turret, stands as a local landmark reflecting the area's architectural heritage.

Area overview

On average Whalley Range has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whalley Range is £42,265 per year. There are 8 schools in Whalley Range: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Whalley Range is home to around 16,557 people, with a population density of about 7,320.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whalley Range Population
16,557
Population density
7,320.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.44(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.35(+13%)
Public order
10.87(+7%)
Vehicle crime
9.12(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.97(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,452
32.93%
Pakistani
3,671
22.17%
African
1,373
8.29%
Other White
1,096
6.62%
Arab
938
5.66%
Total population: 16,558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,410
48.56%
No qualifications
2,288
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,691
12.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,225
9.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
910
6.89%
Total 16+ residents: 13,201

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,526
38.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,377
20.8%
Other social rented
1,217
18.39%
Owns outright
1,076
16.26%
Social rents from council
232
3.51%
Total households: 6,619

Property prices in Whalley Range

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Whalley Range area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,118 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whalley Range 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 Whalley Range over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats53£185,000
Detached4£519,975
Semi-Detached38£437,500
Terraced59£329,000

10 years median price trend in Whalley Range

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Range.

All postcodes in Whalley Range

M168GY

Chatsworth Grove

M168LR

Gowan Road

M167SP

Upper Chorlton Road

M147JU

Parkside Road

M168FA

Withington Road

M168EE

Withington Road

M168BA

Withington Road

M168JF

Clarendon Road

M168LN

Carlton Road

M160AB

College Road

M168RW

Manley Road

M210YA

Withington Road

M168PE

Rose Lawn Close

M168JW

Withington Road

M168AL

Royston Avenue

M168FF

College Road

M147JQ

Regent Avenue

M168BD

Carlton Road

M168SS

Whalley Road

M168TA

Holden Avenue

M147JD

Lloyd Street South

M168AU

Railton Avenue

M144TS

Claremont Road

M168ES

Range Road

M168NQ

Arnold Road

M168HF

Withington Road

M144UU

Rosebery Street

M168RP

Withington Road

M160BP

Milton Grove

M168QS

Whalley Range

M147LZ

Princess Road

M160AF

Park Drive

M168EN

Burford Walk

M167FJ

Yarburgh Street

M144TD

Bowes Street

M147JE

Henbury Street

M168DH

Russell Road

M144TA

Elmswood Avenue

M167JL

Russell Street

M168FQ

Withington Road

M147JR

Elmswood Avenue

M168EL

Burford Road

M168JY

Cambridge Avenue

M168LZ

Brantingham Road

M168AD

Whalley Road

M168GE

Alexandra Road South

M168HY

Denis Avenue

M168HP

Manley Road

M168JA

Alexandra Road South

M168JN

Withington Road

M168JQ

Russell Avenue

M160AP

Hawarden Avenue

M168QE

Alexandra Road South

M168PJ

Demesne Road

M168LB

Clarendon Road

M169RA

Upper Chorlton Road

M168HJ

Demesne Road

M168QN

Athol Road

M160BG

Cromwell Avenue

M168FL

Dudley Road

M160EF

Clarendon Road

M168BQ

Carlton Road

M168FD

Withington Road

M168AF

Whalley Road

M168FT

Mayfield Road

M168AE

Rufford Road

M160BW

Upper Chorlton Road

M168LD

Clarendon Road

M168HN

Manley Road

M169RL

Woodlawn Court

M168EZ

Alexandra Road South

M168GH

Alexandra Road South

M144UX

Rosebery Street

M168QG

Alexandra Road South

M169RE

Green Walk

M168GL

Wilbraham Road

M160AN

Westminster Avenue

M168DG

May Road

M167RR

Whitethorn Avenue

M168SA

Brantingham Road

M168GJ

Alexandra Road South

M168PP

Brantingham Road

M168BL

Wood Road

M168DW

Filey Avenue

M168FB

Withington Road

M160AH

Park Drive

M168HR

Alness Road

M168HX

Alexandra Road South

M168HL

Alness Road

M144TG

Bowes Street

M168PW

Spring Bridge Road

M168JT

Blenheim Avenue

M168PX

Spring Bridge Road

M160AL

Clarendon Road

M168FW

Dudley Road

M168DN

Whalley Grove

M168BE

Carlton Road

M168GD

Russell Road

M168PQ

Spring Bridge Road

M168PF

Greysham Court

Data Sources

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