Manchester — Neighbourhood Profile & Data Dashboard

Property Assessments

Manchester’s average assessed property value of $1,073,658 sits 40% above the city-wide average of $769,559. The neighbourhood’s established housing stock provides a mix of property types across a range of price points. Year-over-year, assessments rose +7.0%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across Manchester’s 202 properties is 1983, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, Manchester has had 45 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $20,165,055. This includes 2 new construction permits totalling $15,038,479 in estimated investment and 6 demolition permits.

Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 178 disorder events in Manchester during 2024, down 29.1% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 187.4 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

Manchester’s per-capita disorder rate is well above the city average. High-density and commercial areas tend to report more disorder events due to greater foot traffic, nightlife, and public activity rather than residential safety concerns alone.

Source: Calgary Police Service Community Disorder Statistics via City of Calgary Open Data. “Disorder” includes disturbances, noise complaints, threats, and public safety incidents.

Demographics (2021 Census)

Manchester had a population of 950 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 57% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Manchester’s appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.

Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.