Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Partington

A snapshot of life in Partington, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Partington is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 7,706. The average house price is £236,511 and the overall crime rate is 73.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Partington ranks

Population

7,706

Avg House Price

£236,511

Crime Rate

73.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

445 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,783

Median Age

42.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Partington's detached homes (£359,781) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£111,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Partington prices have risen 92% over the last 9 years (£123,372 → £236,511).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£359,781	£354,995	14
Semi-Detached	£241,494	£246,750	50
Terraced	£191,386	£185,000	33
Flat	£111,500	£111,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Partington is 73.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Partington: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Broadoak School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Forest Gate Academy	Primary	Good
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good
Partington Central Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Partington averages 445 Mbps — 345% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Partington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	64%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,163

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,706
Median Age	42.3
Median Household Income	£33,783
Employment Rate	59.9%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	43%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Partington?

The average house price in Partington is £236,511 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Partington?

The most affordable entry point in Partington is a flat, with an average price of £111,500.

Is Partington a safe place to live?

Partington has a recorded crime rate of 73.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Partington?

Partington has 4 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Partington?

Average broadband download speeds in Partington are around 445 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.1% of premises.

How big is Partington?

Partington is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 7,706.

Most compared with

How does Partington stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Partington

House price: £725,204 · £236,511
Crime rate: 60.3 · 73.8
Distance: 11.3 mi

Altrincham

Partington

House price: £488,148 · £236,511
Crime rate: 73.9 · 73.8
Distance: 4.1 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Partington

House price: £170,063 · £236,511
Crime rate: 92.3 · 73.8
Distance: 10.2 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Partington

House price: £214,995 · £236,511
Crime rate: 95.4 · 73.8
Distance: 14.8 mi

Aspull

Partington

House price: £270,046 · £236,511
Crime rate: 92.4 · 73.8
Distance: 12.2 mi

Astley

Partington

House price: £276,658 · £236,511
Crime rate: 92.3 · 73.8
Distance: 5.8 mi

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