84
Score
84 out of 100
M21Strong liveabilityNorth West

Chorlton, Manchester

Chorlton has an established independent retail and food scene and a strong young-professional and family mix. Growth has outpaced Didsbury over five years while remaining slightly more affordable.

Average price
£368,000
Average rent
£1,380/mo
Gross yield
5.6%
5-year growth
+21.2%
Investment score
82/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
29 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Chorlton is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    86

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    78

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    72

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    84

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    93

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    63

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Chorlton against the manchester average

Strengths

  • Strong independent high street
  • Popular with families and professionals alike
  • Above-average five-year price growth

Things to weigh

  • Limited direct rail — bus and cycle dependent
  • Parking pressure on residential streets

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.