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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

M147JS

Alexandra Avenue

M168BZ

Carlton Road

M168DE

Dudley Road

M168WR

Woodlands Road

M167EX

Withington Road

M168FX

Alness Road

M168BB

Carlton Road

M160AG

York Avenue

M160AR

York Avenue

M144UN

Cowesby Street

M168GX

Granada Mews

M168AW

Whalley Road

M168GT

Stoneyfield Close

M168NJ

Nettleford Road

M168LU

Withington Road

M168DX

Manor Avenue

M168GZ

Alexandra Road South

M168WW

St Austell Road

M168BN

College Road

M167RP

Abbotside Close

M147JP

Yew Tree Avenue

M144EL

Bowes Street

M147JA

Cranswick Street

M168AP

Rowan Avenue

M168FY

Range Road

M168JR

Palmerston Avenue

M144RR

Claremont Road

M144RY

Beresford Street

M168BX

Withington Road

M144TF

Bowes Street

M168GR

Montcliffe Crescent

M168EB

Withington Road

M168HT

Stanley Road

M168LX

Woodgate Road

M168LS

Arundale Avenue

M168EF

Withington Road

M147HY

Lloyd Street South

M147JG

Parkside Road

M168QW

Athol Road

M168NB

Withington Road

M168EX

Wellington Road

M168ET

Alness Road

M168QP

Kingsbrook Road

M167RX

Upper Chorlton Road

M147JJ

Broadfield Road

M168HE

Burford Avenue

M168JG

Wellington Avenue

M144TU

Claremont Road

M168BP

College Road

M167JH

Smalldale Avenue

M144RX

Beresford Street

M168NT

Kingsbrook Road

M168RX

Manley Road

M168AT

Whalley Avenue

M168NR

Kingsbrook Road

M144UY

Whalley Range

M168LE

Clarendon Road

M144RU

Hartington Street

M168QH

Brantingham Road

M168SP

Alness Road

M168FH

College Road

M168DA

Carlton Road

M168DR

Victoria Road

M168AB

Whalley Road

M168DJ

Russell Road

M147HZ

Driffield Street

M167RD

Oakfield Avenue

M168PG

Waltham Road

M168JX

Granville Avenue

M169RT

Upper Chorlton Road

M167SH

Upper Chorlton Road

M168HZ

Alexandra Road South

M160AT

Bury Avenue

M168NZ

Alexandra Road South

M168NS

Blair Road

M168AZ

Whalley Road

M169RJ

Woodlawn Court

M168GS

Broadmeadow Avenue

M168LA

Clarendon Road

M168DL

Russell Road

M168NN

Shuttleworth Close

M168PA

Brantingham Road

M167EH

Yarburgh Street

M168QX

Kingsbrook Road

M168GW

Wilbraham Road

M168NH

Alexandra Road South

M168QJ

Alexandra Road South

M168NL

Nettleford Road

M160AD

College Drive

M147HU

Edith Avenue

M168GQ

Dudley Road

M168DP

Victoria Road

M168HG

Demesne Road

M160AY

Clarendon Road

M168HA

Spring Bridge Road

M168WQ

St Austell Road

M144TB

Bowes Street

M168DQ

Victoria Road

M168WY

Whitby Avenue

M168WX

Wardley Avenue

Data Sources

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