Essex Road, Manchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for M18 7JR.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Essex Road, Manchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 12 May 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £157,833. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% terraced, 14% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Essex Road range from £85,000 to £240,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Essex Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Essex Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all M18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £157,833 | 12 May 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £240,000 | 17 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Essex Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Essex Road M18 7JR | 25 Jul 2024 | £171,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Essex Road M18 7JR | 12 May 2023 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Essex Road M18 7JR | 17 Mar 2023 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Essex Road M18 7JR | 9 Sep 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Essex Road M18 7JR | 28 Apr 2022 | £169,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Essex Road M18 7JR | 28 May 2021 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Essex Road M18 7JR | 12 Feb 2021 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Essex Road M18 7JR | 2 Nov 2020 | £141,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Essex Road M18 7JR | 26 Jun 2019 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Essex Road M18 7JR | 19 Jul 2018 | £88,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Essex Road M18 7JR | 21 Apr 2017 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Essex Road M18 7JR | 10 Feb 2017 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Essex Road | £115,000 (Apr 2017) → £141,000 (Nov 2020) | +23% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Essex Road
Crime
5 crimes were reported within about a mile of Essex Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Essex Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston Flood alert area
- Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester Flood alert area
- River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Essex Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Aspinal 224 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Denton West End Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Old Hall Drive Academy 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy 513 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Dane Bank Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School 330 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wright Robinson College 1,781 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Reddish North station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Ryder Brow station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Gorton station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Athol Street (opp, Reddish Lane) 2 min walk
- Athol Street (nr, Reddish Lane) 2 min walk
- Debdale Lane (opp, Reddish Lane) 2 min walk
- Clumber Road (opp, Hyde Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Family Surgery
The Family Surgery, 306 Gorton Road, Stockport · 0.7 mi - Park View Group Practice
2 Longford Road West, Reddish, Stockport · 0.8 mi - Gorton Medical Centre
First Floor, Gorton Hub, Manchester · 0.9 mi - Mount Road Surgery
110 Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Gorton Supermarket · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Stockport Thornley Lane · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Manchester Gorton Extra · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Gorton · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- K's Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.7 mi
- Gorton Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Wood Family Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Fir Tree Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 806 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,769 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Manchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Essex Road
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Who lives around Essex Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.4% | 56.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 16.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.8% | 5.1% |
Religion
| Here | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.2% | 36.2% |
| No religion | 33.6% | 32.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 22.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | – |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 68.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.9% | 31.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.8% | 37.6% |
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 10.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.5% | 8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.6% | 43% |
| No cars or vans in household | 42.2% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 14.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 3.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Manchester.
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