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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. 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(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.82(+143%)
Public order
19.62(+94%)
Shoplifting
14.12(+147%)
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

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £337,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£128,000
Semi-Detached15£231,000
Terraced14£216,500

10 years median price trend in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central.

All postcodes in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central

M229HS

Moat Road

M228ER

Rushey Road

M225EJ

Garland Road

M229AS

Eldroth Avenue

M229GS

Gladeside Road

M229QW

Woodhouse Park

M229GT

Gladeside Road

M229RS

Greenwood Road

M229UD

Shannon Road

M225EQ

Longwood Road

M228ES

Haveley Road

M229PX

Chesham Avenue

M229TJ

Woodhouse Lane

M229YL

Welburn Avenue

M229GG

Gladeside Road

M229BH

Elderburn Road

M229HZ

Gorsey Road

M229PU

Pembury Close

M229QA

Oxton Avenue

M225ED

Meliden Crescent

M229PB

Honford Road

M229PG

Broadoak Road

M229SQ

Oakmere Close

M225RQ

Woodhouse Park

M228ED

Benchill Road

M228EG

Rushey Road

M229AL

Sandycroft Avenue

M229PH

Byfield Road

M229QF

Cornfield Drive

M229RU

Greatfield Road

M228HE

Hollyhedge Road

M228HN

Hollyhedge Road

M228LQ

Newhey Avenue

M229AZ

Ribchester Drive

M229PJ

Honford Road

M229PT

Wynyard Road

M229UB

Derry Avenue

M225EL

Longwood Road

M225FR

Copse Avenue

M228FE

Northenden

M228FU

Alders Road

M228LT

Hollyhedge Road

M229GL

Robertscroft Close

M229NJ

Panfield Road

M229TH

Woodhouse Lane

M229RW

Flaxwood Walk

M225FF

Garland Road

M229JH

Moat Road

M228EX

Rothley Avenue

M229BA

Wimbourne Drive

M228FZ

Northenden

M228HW

Hollyhedge Road

M228LX

Harbury Crescent

M229JJ

Nearmaker Road

M225TS

Woodhouse Park

M228LJ

Newhey Road

M229JD

Gorsey Road

M229RB

Greenwood Road

M229RN

Foxlair Road

M229RZ

Greatfield Road

M229SU

Poundswick Lane

M225RP

Hale Top

M228FL

Benchill Road

M229GJ

Mottershead Road

M229NR

Broadley Avenue

M229QL

Topfield Road

M229TD

Poundswick Lane

M225FD

Meliden Crescent

M229QX

Cornfield Drive

M229LG

Askern Avenue

M229RD

Greenwood Road

M229JF

Gorsey Avenue

M229PD

Moat Road

M229SS

Musgrave Road

M229HD

Greenwood Road

M229RE

Greenwood Road

M225BQ

Rowlandsway

M225RE

Ainley Road

M228FN

Benchill Crescent

M229PE

Honford Road

M229QS

Gladeside Road

M229SG

Kenninghall Road

M225FA

Crawley Avenue

M225RN

Hale Top

M228FY

Broadoak Road

M228LU

Broadoak Avenue

M229TF

Woodhouse Lane

M225BR

Crossacres Road

M225TE

Frimley Gardens

M228FW

Broadoak Drive

M228JW

Broadoak Road

M229AW

Glade Brook Gardens

M228HJ

Two Acre Avenue

M229JL

Gorsey Road

M229QU

Mottershead Road

M229WH

Panfield Road

M225FH

Garland Road

M225QZ

Wavell Road

M228BF

Greenwood Road

M225BZ

Peel Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.