Postcode insights

M22 4FQ

Orchard Road East

Northenden

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Detailed insights for M22 4FQ

Overview

Postcode M22 4FQ is located in a major urban area, within the Northenden ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northenden area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northenden is £47,469 per year. The nearest station is East Didsbury, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Northenden Village Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Northenden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Northenden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Northenden is £47,469 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from M22 4FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Northenden near M22 4FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Didsbury located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M22 4FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorthenden Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Northenden Village Green

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
4,558.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.43(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.65(+21%)
Public order
19.69(+94%)
Vehicle crime
19.69(+229%)
Burglary
15.75(+184%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
82.8%
Other White
13
3.79%
Pakistani
8
2.33%
Other
7
2.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.75%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
51.61%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.05%
No qualifications
37
13.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
49.66%
Owns outright
51
34.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.75%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.68%
Social rents from council
1
0.67%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Northenden

Median price£286,750
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £386K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£474,996£333
Semi-Detached61£345,300£337
Terraced36£258,250£311
Flats23£155,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£89,450£196,750£190,000
2017£323,000£144,500£200,000£175,000
2018£327,000£112,500£226,000£165,000
2019£325,000£118,500£225,000£175,500
2020£333,750£133,500£231,000£180,000
2021£440,000£138,750£258,500£231,750
2022£488,500£175,000£300,000£250,000
2023£454,500£148,950£362,000£256,500
2024£479,998£155,000£325,000£245,000
2025£485,000£157,000£350,000£256,500
2026£364,975£137,500£335,000£252,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£140£209£215
2017£230£217£213£229
2018£255£165£224£207
2019£254£180£244£207
2020£294£200£246£239
2021£271£208£279£278
2022£338£249£305£304
2023£376£232£332£296
2024£401£251£327£295
2025£359£247£331£298
2026£337£201£371£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northenden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 4FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 4FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202512, Orchard Road East, Manchester, M22 4ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
30 Apr 202615, St Hildas Close, Manchester, M22 4EPTerracedFreehold£225,000
01 Apr 20265, Howard Road, Manchester, M22 4EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
27 Jun 202514, Howard Road, Manchester, M22 4EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£447,000
09 Jul 2025302, Palatine Road, Manchester, M22 4FWTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the M22 4FQ postcode area, located within Northenden, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 4FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorthenden Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Watkin CentreOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School NorthendenAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 4FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 4FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodPeggy Lane, Manchester, M22 4EUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miNisa LocalManchester, M22 4HFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miB&M ExpressManchester, M22 4HEWalking directions to B&M Express
0.3 miTesco Express404-406 Palatine Road, Manchester, M22 4JTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miPol MarkKenworthy Lane, Manchester, M22 4WLWalking directions to Pol Mark

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M22 4FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Jane Moran

Northenden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mike Kane

Wythenshawe and Sale East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyWythenshawe and Sale EastE14001602
WardNorthendenE05011374
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NorthendenE02001090
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 046BE01005267
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 4FQ

Is M22 4FQ (Northenden) safe?

The area around M22 4FQ records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M22 4FQ?

The median sale price around M22 4FQ in Northenden is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 4FQ?

There are 12 schools close to M22 4FQ, including Northenden Community School (Good), The Watkin Centre and St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M22 4FQ?

M22 4FQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M22 4FQ (Northenden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 4FQ is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Jane Moran (Labour Party).

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.