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About

Withington ward sits in the south of Manchester, bordering the districts of Fallowfield and Didsbury. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and larger semi-detached homes. Its central corridor is Wilmslow Road, a long thoroughfare lined with local shops, supermarkets, and a variety of casual eateries. The presence of the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University influences the southern part of the ward, contributing to a significant student population alongside longer-term residents.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the expansive Hough End Playing Fields with its sports facilities and running track. Local life centres on community hubs like the Withington Baths and Leisure Centre and the Victorian-era Withington Library. The area is well-served by bus routes along Wilmslow and Princess Parkways, providing direct links to Manchester city centre and the hospitals to the north.

Area overview

On average Withington has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Withington is £50,158 per year. There are 4 schools in Withington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Withington is home to around 15,439 people, with a population density of about 8,324.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Withington Population
15,439
Population density
8,324.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
34(+510%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.2(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.01(+7%)
Vehicle crime
14.77(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,355
60.6%
Pakistani
1,266
8.2%
Other White
928
6.01%
Indian
525
3.4%
Irish
503
3.26%
Total population: 15,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,360
39.06%
Level 3 (A level)
5,211
37.98%
No qualifications
1,295
9.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
808
5.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
4.42%
Total 16+ residents: 13,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,569
46.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,037
18.73%
Owns outright
935
16.88%
Other social rented
673
12.15%
Social rents from council
195
3.52%
Total households: 5,538

Property prices in Withington

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Withington area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Withington 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 Withington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£426,250
Flats27£173,000
Semi-Detached49£375,000
Terraced21£321,000

10 years median price trend in Withington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withington.

All postcodes in Withington

M204RB

Parrs Wood Road

M146UB

Clifton Avenue

M146SA

Kingswood Road

M204DA

Swinbourne Grove

M204GN

Pridmouth Road

M204UZ

Heyscroft Road

M204XE

Stephens Road

M146RB

Booth Avenue

M204NN

Withington

M146NT

Mitford Road

M146RS

Edgeworth Drive

M146UP

Beaconsfield

M204NY

Shireoak Road

M204PW

Parsonage Road

M204UY

Stephens Road

M146GL

Lindleywood Road

M146QL

Whitby Road

M146UE

Brook Road

M146YW

Richmond Road

M204NR

Parsonage Road

M146GW

Pensarn Avenue

M203LH

Marriott Street

M146UT

Ladybarn Crescent

M146YR

Rose Cottages

M204QN

Heyscroft Road

M146RP

Royle Street

M146TU

Talbot Road

M146WB

Brook Road

M204GA

Brunswick Road

M204ND

Mauldeth Road

M204NT

Fairholme Road

M204WG

Alan Road

M146RZ

Kingswood Road

M204PL

Egerton Crescent

M146TF

Hove Drive

M146TW

Wald Avenue

M204BP

Tatton Grove

M204NS

Amherst Road

M146GJ

Whitby Road

M146GQ

Filey Road

M146QR

Abergele Road

M146RQ

Ladybarn Lane

M204HX

Chatterton Close

M204SH

Parrs Wood Road

M204WZ

Parsonage Road

M204AU

Harcombe Road

M204LZ

Wilmslow Road

M146RT

Hawes Avenue

M146TZ

Beverly Road

M146YD

Egerton Road

M204XN

Heyscroft Road

M204XB

Stephens Road

M204XP

Francis Road

M146RL

Egerton Terrace

M204PZ

Nuneham Avenue

M204SF

Alan Road

M146SB

Kingswood Road

M204NE

Mauldeth Road

M204PJ

Tallarn Close

M204UA

Kingslea Road

M146GS

Abergele Road

M204BY

Wilmslow Road

M146RF

Exbury Street

M146TR

Shippey Street

M146YG

Ashlyn Grove

M146YP

Lees Hall Crescent

M204BW

Parsonage Road

M204PG

St Pauls Road

M204SR

Briarfield Road

M146RA

Egerton Road

M146RW

Ladybarn Lane

M146XY

Egerton Road

M146YA

Lees Hall Crescent

M146YN

Westbourne Road

M146YH

Ladybarn Lane

M146YJ

Thorn Grove

M203LA

Palatine Road

M204RW

Parrs Wood Road

M146RG

Ladybarn Lane

M146SP

Mauldeth Road

M204AX

Arnfield Road

M204BU

Tatton View

M204GH

Rathen Road

M204PU

Heaton Road

M204WD

Mauldeth Road

M146TL

Green Street

M146XS

Wilmslow Road

M204RX

Brookleigh Road

M204WR

Parsonage Road

M146QP

Lindleywood Road

M146RU

Edgeworth Drive

M204BL

Marriott Street

M204BX

Wilmslow Road

M204QE

Cotton Lane

M204XQ

Henwood Road

M146GG

Filey Road

M146YU

Ladybarn Lane

M204AD

Endsleigh Road

M204DB

Withington

M204NZ

Brookleigh Road

Data Sources

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