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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

M168NU

Alexandra Road South

M144TT

Claremont Road

M168FJ

Burford Drive

M144RT

Claremont Road

M168QL

Wilbraham Road

M168PN

Manley Road

M168GN

Wilbraham Road

M147JX

Parkside Road

M147LU

Platt Lane

M168EW

Burford Road

M168JS

Bedford Avenue

M168HU

Alexandra Road South

M168GF

Alexandra Road South

M144RD

Claremont Road

M168RH

Alexandra Road South

M168GP

Victoria Road

M168FU

Mayfield Road

M168WS

Holwood Drive

M168FS

Range Road

M168LP

Hartley Hall Gardens

M168NX

Alexandra Road South

M147JB

Markington Street

M147JT

Broadfield Road

M160BQ

Cromwell Avenue

M168HW

Alness Road

M168HQ

Alness Road

M168PU

Spring Bridge Road

M168AN

Sylvan Avenue

M167RJ

Moss Grange Avenue

M147HX

Burdith Avenue

M147HT

Lloyd Street South

M167RQ

Upper Chorlton Road

M168AR

Russell Road

M168PL

Spring Bridge Road

M168LF

Brantingham Road

M168EG

Cotterdale Close

M168JU

Churchill Avenue

M169RD

Wood Road

M168DF

Dudley Road

M168GU

Field View Walk

M168PB

Fry Street

M168PS

Gildridge Road

M167RW

Upper Chorlton Road

M168FR

Deerpark Road

M168NW

Caistor Close

M160AW

Spencer Avenue

M168BR

Dudley Road

M168JZ

Lynwood Avenue

M168EJ

College Road

M168QF

Alexandra Road South

M169RH

Woodlawn Court

M168LH

Langfield Avenue

M168AH

Whalley Road

M168FZ

Arcon Drive

M168ER

Alexandra Road South

M168WU

Alexandra Road South

M168FN

Dudley Road

M210ZA

Withington Road

M160BH

Upper Chorlton Road

M168BJ

Wood Road

M168PH

Demesne Road

M169RB

Wood Road

M147LT

Princess Road

M168BW

Dudley Road

M167SN

Upper Chorlton Road

M168JE

Clarendon Road

M160AQ

Clarendon Road

M168AA

Withington Road

M168EH

Berriedale Close

M168WH

Arundale Avenue

M160AJ

Marlborough Avenue

M144UZ

Bowes Street

M147JL

Parkside Road

M168EU

Mayfield Road

M168NY

Kingsbrook Road

M168NP

Wilbraham Road

M168PR

Spring Bridge Road

M169RF

Green Walk

M168DS

Dudley Road

M168LW

Alexandra Road South

M168DT

Dudley Road

M168NG

Wilbraham Road

M167RY

Upper Chorlton Road

M168WP

Wilbraham Road

M147JW

Laurel Avenue

M160EH

Clarendon Road

M167BR

Upper Chorlton Road

M168HS

Stanley Road

M168GB

Deeping Avenue

M160AE

College Drive

M168JP

Grosvenor Road

M168AQ

Whalley Road

M144UL

Caythorpe Street

M168EA

Cotterdale Close

M168PT

Highbury Road

M168BT

Whalley Road

M168WG

Kingsbrook Road

M160FD

Park Mews

M144BT

Bowes Street

M160AS

York Avenue

Data Sources

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