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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

M160AA

College Road

M168QQ

Woodacre

M168JD

Clarendon Road

M168DY

Hazel Avenue

M168EP

Beech Hurst Close

M147JH

Broadfield Road

M144UW

Cowesby Street

M147ES

Princess Road

M168BH

Wood Road

M168JL

Withington Road

M168FE

Withington Road

M147HR

Whalley Range

M168LT

Wilbraham Road

Data Sources

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