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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

M204UR

Pytha Fold Road

M204AR

Arnfield Road

M146GN

Abergele Road

M146TP

Withington

M146YS

Tattenhall Walk

M204WX

Ashdene Road

M146XZ

Lees Hall Crescent

M204AH

Ferngate Drive

M204RZ

Ashdene Road

M204XL

Heyscroft Road

M146TA

Talbot Road

M146JL

Beverly Road

M146XA

Egerton Road

M146AH

Wilmslow Road

M146DH

Mauldeth Road

M146RD

Egerton Road

M146UL

Mitford Road

M204WA

Wilmslow Road

M204XA

Stephens Road

M204XD

Stephens Road

M146RX

Kingswood Road

M146SU

Bowers Street

M146UU

Ladybarn Crescent

M204NU

Parsonage Road

M204UL

Barnstead Avenue

M146SZ

St Georges Road

M146WE

Sheringham Road

M204WE

Weld Road

M204AQ

Arnfield Road

M204PH

Heaton Road

M204QP

Delaine Road

M146NG

Ladybarn Lane

M146RN

Royle Street

M146SE

Aubrey Road

M146UN

Derby Road

M146YQ

Egerton Road

M204RP

Parrs Wood Road

M204SB

Fairholme Road

M146UA

Whiteoak Road

M204SA

Fairholme Road

M204UD

Alveley Avenue

M204UE

Brynden Avenue

M204WB

Alan Road

M146WD

Derby Road

M204AT

Harcombe Road

M204NF

Mauldeth Road

M204PX

Heaton Road

M204RN

Hatherley Road

M146GP

Lindleywood Road

M146RR

Headingley Road

M146SG

Mauldeth Road

M146TH

Beverly Road

M204AG

Arnfield Road

M146TQ

Rufus Street

M146UG

Amherst Road

M204AE

Gwynant Place

M204NQ

Alan Road

M204WJ

Parrs Wood Road

M146QE

Lindleywood Road

M146QJ

Whitby Avenue

M146QY

Ellesmere Terrace

M146ST

Meredith Street

M146SY

Park View

M146TY

Lyth Street

M204PE

Parsonage Road

M204XT

Cotton Lane

M146SX

St Georges Road

M146UH

Brook Road

M204PY

Burlington Road

M146QW

Abergele Road

M146WA

Raveley Avenue

M204WF

Mauldeth Road

M204XX

Maycroft Avenue

M146QT

Ebnall Walk

M146SR

Mauldeth Road

M146TN

Rink Street

M146YT

Ravenhead Close

M204BN

Marriott Street

M204DD

Withington

M204RQ

Parrs Wood Road

M146QZ

Santon Avenue

M146UD

Clifton Avenue

M204AF

Wilmslow Road

M204RU

Hatherley Road

M146TD

Green Street

M204AS

Alverstone Road

M204BT

Wilmslow Road

Data Sources

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