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Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

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About

Benchill South and Wythenshawe Central sit on the southern edge of Manchester, with the A5103 Princess Parkway running through the area and forming a clear north–south spine. The neighbourhood is built largely around post‑war council housing, with streets laid out in crescents and cul‑de‑sacs typical of 1960s estate design. Local life revolves around small shopping parades, primary schools and health centres that serve nearby streets, and a patchwork of playing fields and pocket greens that provide space for informal sport and recreation.

Recent decades have seen steady redevelopment: older flats and terraces have been replaced or refurbished and community groups run projects from converted civic buildings. Public transport is focused on frequent bus routes along the Parkway, linking residents to Manchester city centre and the airport without crossing into other districts. The area’s boundary position within the city gives it direct road access to the motorway network while local initiatives continue to shape housing and public‑space improvements.

Area overview

On average Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 64.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £35,805 per year. There are 2 schools in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is home to around 9,989 people, with a population density of about 6,024.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
64.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central Population
9,989
Population density
6,024.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.37(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.82(+143%)
Public order
19.62(+94%)
Shoplifting
14.12(+144%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,713
67.22%
Other White
769
7.7%
African
630
6.31%
Indian
383
3.83%
Pakistani
232
2.32%
Total population: 9,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,144
29.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,503
21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,048
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
967
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
863
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 7,156

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,712
43.42%
Social rents from council
893
22.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
453
11.49%
Owns with a mortgage
397
10.07%
Owns outright
352
8.93%
Total households: 3,943

Property prices in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

Median price£231,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £244K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£240,000£306
Terraced7£210,000£276
Flats5£122,500£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£90,000£127,238£120,000
2017£99,950£131,000£115,000
2018£100,975£140,000£132,500
2019£113,000£150,000£155,000
2020£111,500£181,500£177,500
2021£112,500£185,000£164,000
2022£124,500£215,000£187,548
2023£149,950£220,000£195,025
2024£129,000£200,000£202,500
2025£128,000£235,000£212,500
2026£118,750£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£144£157
2017£179£162£145
2018£175£173£190
2019£202£202£176
2020£212£188£185
2021£180£208£214
2022£212£245£211
2023£245£275£257
2024£227£251£259
2025£235£288£262
2026£203£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

Is Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central safe?

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central?

The median sale price in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £231,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central?

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central?

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central sits around rank 803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central?

The average household income in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is around £35,805 per year, and 65% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

M229SS

Musgrave Road

M229QB

Gladeside Road

M228FQ

Alders Road

M229BD

Elderburn Road

M229JA

Nearmaker Avenue

M229TB

Crossacres Road

M228FL

Benchill Road

M228FG

Alders Road

M229QS

Gladeside Road

M229UY

Shannon Road

M229SD

Scarth Close

M225FJ

Longwood Road

M229SQ

Oakmere Close

M228ER

Rushey Road

M229PR

Felton Avenue

M228EF

Benchill Road

M229LU

Broadoak Road

M228HE

Hollyhedge Road

M229RN

Foxlair Road

M229UT

Mayfair Road

M228FP

Alders Road

M229PE

Honford Road

M225SF

Rowlandsway

M229NF

Broadoak Road

M229AX

Nathans Road

M228EG

Rushey Road

M229PW

Broadoak Road

M229PP

Broadoak Road

M229GF

Gladeside Road

M229GP

Mottershead Road

M229QT

Leybrook Road

M229UD

Shannon Road

M228LZ

Barncroft Gardens

M229JH

Moat Road

M229HX

Moat Road

M225TS

Woodhouse Park

M229YL

Welburn Avenue

M229QZ

Gladeside Road

M228FH

Benchill Drive

M228FU

Alders Road

M229QH

Gladeside Road

M229AN

Actonville Avenue

M228BF

Greenwood Road

M225FH

Garland Road

M229HZ

Gorsey Road

M229PG

Broadoak Road

M229PL

Broadoak Road

M229RQ

Peterswood Close

M229PQ

Poundswick Lane

M225RQ

Woodhouse Park

M228EP

Broadoak Road

M225SE

Birch Tree Drive

M225RN

Hale Top

M228FZ

Northenden

M225RE

Ainley Road

M229SJ

Kenninghall Road

M228HR

Moat Road

M225FG

Brownley Road

M228EX

Rothley Avenue

M228EW

Benchill Avenue

M229PF

Honford Road

M229JJ

Nearmaker Road

M225EF

Garland Road

M229NJ

Panfield Road

M229WS

Ashcott Avenue

M229SX

Musgrave Road

M229HT

Moat Avenue

M229RS

Greenwood Road

M228JQ

Newhey Road

M229WT

Nearbrook Road

M225ED

Meliden Crescent

M228JP

Newhey Road

M229NR

Broadley Avenue

M228LY

Broadoak Road

M229YN

Mayfair Road

M229QJ

Mottershead Road

M229WG

Fawley Grove

M228JW

Broadoak Road

M225RB

Ainley Road

M229RA

Greenwood Road

M229BE

Elderburn Road

M229GQ

Gladeside Road

M229QN

Topfield Road

M225HZ

Ruddpark Road

M229TH

Woodhouse Lane

M229LR

Broadoak Road

M228LT

Hollyhedge Road

M229UX

Brownley Road

M228HH

Fancroft Road

M229HU

Moat Gardens

M229PJ

Honford Road

M225EA

Brownley Road

M229TD

Poundswick Lane

M229ST

Longmere Avenue

M225RX

Ruddpark Road

M229RY

Greatfield Road

M228FE

Northenden

M229RZ

Greatfield Road

M225QZ

Wavell Road

M225EE

Meliden Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.