Highfield area report

Highlights

Highfield is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 9,313. The median property price is £174,000, with 180 sales recorded over 12 months. Prices have risen 38.2 per cent over five years, averaging £1,492 per square metre. Terraced properties account for most transactions, with a median of £155,000, while detached homes average £344,500. Crime in the area is low, with 3 violent crimes recorded in May 2026. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 13.6 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 7.1. Flood risk is negligible. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 97.1 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. The area falls under Bolton Council and is subject to Article 4 planning restrictions. Council tax band D is £2,392.33 for 2026/27. About 15 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Highfield.

Data updated 2026/2025. Highfield, Greater Manchester — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Highfield’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Greater Manchester, Highfield ranks 2nd cheapest of 10, 6th most affordable and 2nd best for schools.

What does it cost?

• £174,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Highfield have risen 38% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 295,961 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 15% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Highfield (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 2 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 2).

Schools

• 89% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 97% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.7% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/highfield.

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Nearby areas we cover: New Bury, Moses Gate, Great Lever.