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Tenants and home owners in parts of Moston, Lightbowne and Harpurhey were worried whole streets may be demolished on the recommendation of a housing market study in the area.

The report for Manchester City Council showed a significant variation in housing market performance across the area as a whole.

While mixed areas with larger or newer properties remained in good demand and commanded higher values, the market was much weaker in some areas of pre-1919 terraced properties.

The report also found high levels of commitment and loyalty to the area among local residents.

It has now been decided to target investment in the housing initiative areas of Glen Avenue/ Clough Road; Lily Lane/Bluestone Road and Arbory Avenue/Joyce Street.

However, it has been agreed that large-scale clearance of Victorian terraced property is not a viable of fundable option.

A further study is planned for the Ashley Lane area to come up with recommendations for investment and regeneration will take place in the Trinity area between Boggart Hole Clough and Harpurhey District Centre.

A separate report has led to an agreement to demolish council homes in Lightbowne and Harpurhey where there is no demand.

Odd numbers from 7 to 21 Rodenhurst Drive and numbers 59, 61 and 63 Thornton Street North will go. Any remaining tenants will receive home loss and compensation payments.