Woodsend area report

Highlights

Woodsend is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 3,348. The median property price is £301,000, with 86 sales in the past 12 months. Terraced properties (32 sales) have a median of £300,000, while semi-detached properties (44 sales) median at £307,500. Prices have risen 24.3 percent over five years, at £2,538 per square metre. The area sits in the middle range for deprivation, with about 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Crime levels are low, with zero recorded offences in May 2026. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.1 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 6.7. Flood risk is negligible. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.9 percent superfast coverage and 91.2 percent gigabit-capable. The area is managed by Trafford Council, a Labour-controlled metropolitan district council. Band D council tax is £2,289.79 for 2026/27.

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

Within Greater Manchester, Woodsend ranks 10th cheapest of 10, 10th most affordable and 3rd best for schools.

What does it cost?

• £301,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Woodsend have risen 24% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 235,050 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Woodsend (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 5).

Schools

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

Getting around

• 91% 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 5.9% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/woodsend.

Compare every area in Greater Manchester: Greater Manchester area guide & rankings.

Nearby areas we cover: Flixton, Calder Bank, Higher Irlam.