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Newton Heath

Historic Manchester — where Newton Heath LYR (Manchester United) began

5.8

Overall

Working ClassCommunityAffordable
Best for: FamiliesBest for: Affordable Living

Newton Heath is a working-class neighbourhood with deep roots — it's literally where Manchester United was founded (as Newton Heath LYR FC in 1878). The area has good tram connections on the Oldham/Rochdale line, local shops along Oldham Road, and some of Manchester's most affordable housing.

📍 Birthplace of Manchester United📍 Metrolink tram line📍 Oldham Road shops

Neighbourhood Scores

🛡️ Safety10.0/10

Based on Police UK crime data

💰 Affordability10.0/10

Relative to Manchester average prices

🚇 Transport1.0/10

Metrolink + bus connectivity

🏪 Amenities1.0/10

Shops, restaurants, gyms, schools

🤝 Community4.1/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£700

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£214k

Median sale price

£2,681

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

3 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

violent crime1
drugs1
other theft1

Who Lives Here

31

Median age

43%

Under 30

9,800

Population

35%

Diverse community

Getting Around

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Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Newton Heath

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops, transport and more — all within walking distance. Click on any point for details.

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