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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(+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

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 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
Semi-Detached13£231,000
Terraced12£212,500
Flats5£121,000

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

M228LX

Harbury Crescent

M229GG

Gladeside Road

M229AY

Cornfield Drive

M225EN

Haythorp Avenue

M229WH

Panfield Road

M229WA

Littlewood Road

M225FA

Crawley Avenue

M228JL

Broadoak Road

M229LG

Askern Avenue

M229HY

Moat Road

M229PT

Wynyard Road

M229GL

Robertscroft Close

M225EQ

Longwood Road

M229RF

Greenwood Road

M229GW

Mottershead Road

M228FY

Broadoak Road

M229SY

Cedars Road

M229UB

Derry Avenue

M229AL

Sandycroft Avenue

M225SA

Woodhouse Park

M229QW

Woodhouse Park

M229BB

Cotteridge Close

M229QY

Beckton Gardens

M225FB

Brownley Road

M229GJ

Mottershead Road

M229SZ

Cedars Road

M229RT

Greenwood Road

M229NS

Nearbrook Road

M229HD

Greenwood Road

M229BJ

Elderburn Road

M229RL

Foxlair Road

M225RZ

Rowlandsway

M229RX

Greatfield Road

M229QP

Mottershead Road

M229SP

Delwood Gardens

M228HG

Nettlebarn Road

M229RH

Greenwood Road

M228HQ

Nettlebarn Road

M229UU

Mayfair Road

M229HP

Gorsey Road

M229WE

Broadoak Road

M228LR

Hollyhedge Road

M229PY

Nearbrook Road

M229AZ

Ribchester Drive

M229HS

Moat Road

M229LX

Broadoak Road

M229SG

Kenninghall Road

M229QX

Cornfield Drive

M229NE

Broadoak Road

M229RJ

Foxlair Road

M229GT

Gladeside Road

M228HB

Greenwood Road

M225RY

Birch Tree Drive

M228FD

Haveley Road

M225TD

Woodfield

M229SW

Kenninghall Road

M228FT

Haveley Road

M229JB

Nearmaker Avenue

M229RU

Greatfield Road

M229BN

Glade Brook Gardens

M228FW

Broadoak Drive

M229QD

Poundswick Lane

M228JA

New Oak Close

M225BR

Crossacres Road

M229RD

Greenwood Road

M228HW

Hollyhedge Road

M229AW

Glade Brook Gardens

M225FF

Garland Road

M229QG

Mottershead Road

M225RF

Rowlandsway

M228HL

Fancroft Road

M229SA

Greenwood Road

M229TN

Garth Road

M225ER

Longwood Road

M229RR

Adshead Close

M229JD

Gorsey Road

M229AR

Grindleton Avenue

M228LJ

Newhey Road

M229BG

Cotteridge Close

M229AS

Eldroth Avenue

M228FR

Haveley Road

M228LU

Broadoak Avenue

M229QU

Mottershead Road

M229QR

Beckton Gardens

M229WJ

Roughey Gardens

M229AT

Littlewood Road

M229XA

Brownley Road

M229JG

Nearmaker Road

M229PS

Wynyard Road

M228HJ

Two Acre Avenue

M229PB

Honford Road

M229WB

Newhey Road

M229TA

Cedars Road

M228LH

Newhey Road

M229RG

Peterswood Close

M225BQ

Rowlandsway

M229JN

Gorsey Road

M225FD

Meliden Crescent

M228HN

Hollyhedge Road

M229PN

Broadoak Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.