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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

M225YA

Styal Road

M221TZ

Beamsley Drive

M220NP

Austell Road

M220HH

Braintree Road

M221ER

Eric Bullows Close

M221GG

Painswick Road

M221GE

Lenham Walk

M220EH

Ashmoor Walk

M221GX

Minstead Walk

M904PY

Woodhouse Park

M221HB

Kingsgate Road

M220LU

Crispin Road

M229RG

Peterswood Close

M225LW

Woodhouse Park

M220DX

Prinknash Road

M220DG

Gibbon Avenue

M221TB

Woodhouse Park

M221TP

Selstead Road

M220NG

Austell Road

M221WR

Jenner Road

M903DP

Woodhouse Park

M220EY

Concord Business Park

M221UH

Portway

M221WE

Exbourne Road

M905YP

Ringway Road

M903DQ

Chicago Avenue

M905DL

Avro Way

WA150QA

Sunbank Lane

M221RA

Flaxcroft Road

M225LX

Thorn Drive

M221SN

Portway

M221EL

Portway

M220HY

Ravenscar Crescent

M225RZ

Rowlandsway

M904QX

Ringway Road

M225RN

Hale Top

M225QZ

Wavell Road

M221RW

Portway

M221BF

Oatlands Road

M221AF

Summerfield Road

M221AL

Hucclecote Avenue

M229RF

Greenwood Road

M225LT

Cunningham Drive

M221AD

Aldercroft Avenue

M229BG

Cotteridge Close

M904ZY

Atlanta Avenue

M220DB

Hollins Walk

M220LY

Cornishway

M221WQ

Hilary Road

M221PA

Cornishway

M225WY

Woodhouse Park

M221JD

Ellenbrook Road

M221WJ

Dinmor Road

M220BU

Robinswood Road

M221RH

Bibury Avenue

M221TA

Kingsgate Road

M221PP

Thorley Lane

M225WF

Ringway Road

M221HY

Harry Rowley Close

M221ES

Portway

M220LB

Cornishway

M225RB

Ainley Road

M901QX

Hotel Road

M221GP

Sandhill Walk

M225LZ

Trenchard Drive

M229GL

Robertscroft Close

M225FG

Brownley Road

M229QW

Woodhouse Park

M904AS

Ringway Road

M220EZ

Cornishway

M221AE

Summerfield Road

M220AG

Beaford Road

M229QL

Topfield Road

M229RN

Foxlair Road

M221HP

Hilary Road

M225NB

Maroon Road

M221UU

Bulford Avenue

M901NN

Domestic Approach

M229QN

Topfield Road

M220WQ

Culmere Road

M221PU

Roxholme Walk

M905TE

Ringway Road

M221BY

Livingston Avenue

M220EJ

Portway

M221DG

Cotefield Road

M904AX

Ringway Road

M220WT

Austell Road

M221XB

Portway

M225TS

Woodhouse Park

M905AF

Avro Way

M221AN

Kingsholme Road

M225RG

Rowlandsway

WA150AF

Sunbank Lane

M225RY

Birch Tree Drive

M221AY

Bramble Walk

M220LG

Carsdale Road

M221XA

Portway

M229RJ

Foxlair Road

M220EQ

Thirlby Drive

M229BD

Elderburn Road

Data Sources

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