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Whalley Range area report

Highlights

Whalley Range is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 14,940. The median property price is £322,500, with 354 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 12.3 per cent over five years. Flats median at £170,000, terraces at £342,125, semi-detached properties at £470,000, and detached homes at £490,000. The area is more deprived than about 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England, with particular challenges in health and crime dimensions. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Flood risk is minimal, with 0.0 per cent in Flood Zone 3. Broadband coverage is strong: 99.5 per cent have superfast speeds and 86.3 per cent have gigabit-capable connections. The neighbourhood contains 6 conservation areas and 12 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,312.04. The area is governed by Manchester City Council under Labour control.

Data updated 2026/2025. Whalley Range, 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 Whalley Range’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Greater Manchester, Whalley Range ranks 8th cheapest of 10, 3rd most affordable and 7th best for schools.

What does it cost?

Sold prices in Whalley Range have risen 12% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Whalley Range (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 4 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 3).

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Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.3% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/whalley range.

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Nearby areas we cover: Moss Side, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Fallowfield Triangle.

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Whalley Range is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 14,940.

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