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About

Woodhouse Park is a residential suburb in southwest Manchester, located near the M56 motorway and Manchester Airport. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including many semi-detached homes and some modern apartment developments. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The presence of the airport and related business parks is a significant feature of the local economy, influencing employment and the area's character.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the expansive Nico Ditch, a medieval linear earthwork that runs through the area. This ancient boundary marker provides a distinctive historical feature within the suburban landscape. Community facilities are centred around the local library and community centre. Public transport links focus on bus services connecting residents to Wythenshawe town centre and the airport terminals, rather than a local railway station.

Area overview

On average Woodhouse Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 240 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodhouse Park is £37,364 per year. There are 4 schools in Woodhouse Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woodhouse Park is home to around 15,414 people, with a population density of about 1,331.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
240
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodhouse Park Population
15,414
Population density
1,331.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.62(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.42(+192%)
Other theft
32.96(+399%)
Vehicle crime
30.95(+417%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.58(+229%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,202
72.68%
Other White
1,144
7.42%
African
530
3.44%
Indian
451
2.93%
Pakistani
329
2.13%
Total population: 15,413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,312
27.79%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,598
21.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,803
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,777
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,456
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 11,920

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,944
29.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,250
19.25%
Social rents from council
1,140
17.55%
Owns outright
1,001
15.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
935
14.4%
Total households: 6,495

Property prices in Woodhouse Park

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Woodhouse Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodhouse Park 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 Woodhouse Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached45£252,396
Terraced43£230,000
Flats19£157,000
Detached5£470,000

10 years median price trend in Woodhouse Park

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

All postcodes in Woodhouse Park

M904HL

Outwood Lane

M229QX

Cornfield Drive

M221RT

Barrowfield Road

M221TL

Woodhouse Park

M229QJ

Mottershead Road

M220JP

Shadowmoss Road

M221AH

Oatlands Road

M225TE

Frimley Gardens

M229GW

Mottershead Road

M221UZ

Podsmead Road

M229SD

Scarth Close

M221GS

Portway

M905UX

Argosy Drive

M221RR

Woodhouse Park

M903DN

Chicago Avenue

M221LY

Lullington Close

M221AG

Cotefield Road

M225SA

Woodhouse Park

M221RD

Enford Avenue

M221NJ

Didcot Road

M220DL

Portway

M221UD

Furlong Road

M220LE

Cornishway

M221WP

Hilary Road

M225LY

Hazel Drive

M221GH

Cranesbill Close

M225TJ

Styal Road

M220AF

Kerris Close

M220JU

Lownorth Road

M905FL

Woodhouse Park

M229RZ

Greatfield Road

M229RB

Greenwood Road

M901AF

Woodhouse Park

M225LR

Irvin Drive

M221TU

Ullswater Road

M220NR

Dunkery Road

M229BE

Elderburn Road

M903NZ

Woodhouse Park

WA158XL

Woodhouse Park

M225WE

Ringway Road

M225EA

Brownley Road

M221SH

Portway

M221BD

Oatlands Road

M225HQ

Woodhouse Park

M221QS

Painswick Road

M229QG

Mottershead Road

M221EB

Perranwell Close

M903AH

Chicago Avenue

M221EQ

Painswick Road

M220FH

Ruddpark Road

M221QN

Goodridge Avenue

M221EU

Painswick Road

M221GA

Lincombe Road

M220EP

Portway

M220DW

Brownley Road

M220DY

Montpellior Road

M902BA

Ringway Road

M903RA

Chicago Avenue

M221WD

Falmer Drive

M220JS

Green Meadows Walk

M221QY

Plowden Road

WA158XQ

Wilmslow Old Road

M221SU

Cornishway

M220ED

Hatchett Road

M221DA

Elmscott Close

M220NT

Dunkery Road

M220WS

Woodhouse Park

M902AY

Ringway Road

M229GG

Gladeside Road

M221QH

Thornsgreen Road

M221AB

Rusland Walk

M221NG

Suffield Walk

M225LE

Sheen Gardens

M904AG

Woodhouse Park

M221PS

Felskirk Road

M221GY

Bryony Close

M221AT

Cricklewood Road

M220LR

Swithin Road

M225TN

Woodhouse Park

M220JW

Kepwick Drive

M221RY

Highnam Walk

M220AD

Hazelwood Road

M225RE

Ainley Road

M220DA

Tillhey Road

M221PB

Cornishway

M221TN

Selstead Road

M905BG

Avro Way

M225NF

Ringway Road

M220WP

Altair Avenue

M221SF

Portway

M221BX

Avening Walk

M221TY

Devoke Road

M220LS

Carsdale Road

M221RL

Hurst Walk

M220DZ

Montpellior Road

M225LH

Ringway Trading Estate

M221EN

Portway

M905PH

Ringway Road

M221SS

Portway

M220PB

Pendeen Close

Data Sources

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