Dunham Town, a village within the civil parish of Dunham Massey, which forms part of the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. Dunham Massey has a population of around 475 people and is made up of Dunham Town and nearby villages Sinderland Green and Dunham Woodhouses. Dunham Massey was historically in the county of Cheshire, but since 1974 has been part of Trafford Metropolitan Borough; with its nearest town being Altrincham.
Average local house prices in Dunham Massey at the time of writing were £800,000. The majority of sales in Dunham Massey during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £1,250,000. Meanwhile semi-detached properties sold for an average of £350,000.
Dunham Massey’s history is reflected in its 45 listed buildings. It was a regionally important place during the medieval period and as a result some of the structural remains of a castle still remain a popular tourist attraction today. Dunham Park lies to the south of Dunham Town and has been a site of special scientific interest since 1965 because of its biological content. Dunham Park has been managed by the National Trust since 1976.
The name Dunham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon dun, meaning hill. With regards to Dunham Massey, the word Massey comes from the fact that the area was once under the ownership of the Massey family.
The Warrington and Stockport Railway was constructed through Dunham during 1853, however this was disused in 1962. The Roman-built road which travels between Chester and York forms the boundary between Dunham and Bowdon. The River Bollin runs to the south of Dunham Massey, with the Bridgewater Canal running through the area.
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