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Living in Hazel Grove

In short: In 2026, the average home in Hazel Grove (Manchester) costs about £310k to buy or £1200/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 28 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Hazel Grove is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.

Average to buy
£310k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1200/mo
vs Manchester average
+26%
Est. to city centre
~28 min

How Hazel Grove scores

Safety7/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion5/10
LGBTQ+ friendly4/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Hazel Grove gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Hazel Grove tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£310k — +26% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1200 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2260 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £62k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Hazel Grove a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Hazel Grove scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Hazel Grove cost in 2026?

Around £310k on average to buy (+26% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1200 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £62k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Hazel Grove?

Hazel Grove scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 28 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Prestwich£310k avg · safety 8/10Withington£320k avg · safety 7/10Fallowfield£300k avg · safety 6/10
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