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Sub-area · Northenden · Manchester · North West

Living in Manchester 046C

Part of Northenden · 2,209 residents

Manchester 046C is a sub-area in Northenden, Manchester that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,347 a month, up 2.8% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £193/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,347+2.8%
vs last year
Liveability
83/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
76/100
Transit + walk
Schools
62/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1817%
18–3426%
35–4924%
50–6417%
65+17%
Population2,209
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied65%
Private rent28%
Social rent6%
Flats33%
Terraced31%
Semi-detached32%
Detached5%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person40%Couple with children16%Lone parent7%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 27.30
White85%Asian6%Black3%Mixed4%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian47%Muslim4%No religion42%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK84%
Born outside UK17%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair12%Bad5%
Disability prevalence17%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above50%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications14%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Manchester 046C?

Manchester 046C sits inside Northenden, part of the wider Manchester council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Manchester 046C for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Manchester 046C?
The median monthly rent across Manchester 046C is £1,347.
How safe is Manchester 046C?
Manchester 046C has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Manchester 046C?
Transport score: 76/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Manchester 046C part of?
Manchester 046C sits inside the Northenden neighbourhood, in Manchester, North West.