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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 average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 6 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

Median price£296,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £397K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Whalley Range area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,118 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whalley Range over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£540,000£400
Semi-Detached36£418,750£330
Terraced54£329,500£343
Flats46£190,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whalley Range

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Range.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£118,250£285,000£200,500
2017£350,000£135,000£299,500£193,000
2018£342,500£136,500£315,000£170,000
2019£276,500£153,100£441,000£190,475
2020£345,000£155,500£375,000£280,000
2021£308,950£160,000£380,000£269,950
2022£487,500£165,000£416,250£310,000
2023£541,250£179,750£400,000£278,750
2024£615,000£174,000£395,000£280,000
2025£499,950£194,000£435,000£315,000
2026£375,000£175,250£483,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Range.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley Range.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£209£227£197
2017£288£219£232£195
2018£327£229£260£192
2019£280£239£269£205
2020£274£244£275£269
2021£225£247£307£246
2022£333£265£315£291
2023£379£272£328£272
2024£256£297£329£290
2025£408£288£335£323
2026£458£248£321£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley Range.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whalley Range in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.