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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

M220LT

Robinsbay Road

M225ED

Meliden Crescent

M221ST

Cornishway

M905PZ

Ringway Road

M220HW

Ravenscar Crescent

M220DH

Mossack Avenue

M221AJ

Hansen Walk

M221PJ

Rottingdene Drive

M904BS

Woodhouse Park

M221QE

Freshford Walk

M220EA

Hatchett Road

M221PT

Thaxted Walk

M221WA

Culmere Road

M229BB

Cotteridge Close

M220DN

Ruddpark Road

M225TD

Woodfield

M229QE

Cornfield Drive

M221TJ

Buttermere Avenue

M221PF

Kingsdown Road

M221SB

Maismore Road

M220NS

Brayford Road

M225RX

Ruddpark Road

M221SG

Burnsall Walk

M221SP

Siblies Walk

M221AW

Altcar Walk

M220DJ

Saltrush Road

M221BA

Longlevens Road

M229GH

Nathans Road

M905UY

Runger Lane

M221JH

Ellenbrook Road

M225RF

Rowlandsway

M904AF

Argosy Drive

M220LW

Alric Walk

M904EG

Bailey Lane

M229GT

Gladeside Road

M220LF

Harburn Walk

M220RR

Concord Business Park

M903FH

Woodhouse Park

M229RW

Flaxwood Walk

M220FF

Wighurst Walk

M221BH

Twigworth Road

M221GU

Chidwall Road

M220ER

Portway

M220HP

Ravenscar Crescent

M221RP

Cranham Road

M221ET

Plowden Road

M221UG

Cotefield Road

M229BJ

Elderburn Road

M904AD

Woodhouse Park

M221WU

Cotefield Road

M221QF

Bretton Walk

M220JB

Ravenscar Crescent

M221RQ

Chatcombe Road

M903AF

Ringway Road

M901QD

Ringway Road

M225ND

Ringway Road

M229QU

Mottershead Road

M221TG

Portway

M221RJ

Flaxcroft Road

M905YF

Pinfold Lane

M220EN

Saltash Close

M221EP

Painswick Road

M221SD

Porton Walk

M905QL

Ringway Road

M902PL

Woodhouse Park

M221UE

Furlong Road

M221SL

Portway

M229RQ

Peterswood Close

M221TD

Cornishway

M225SF

Rowlandsway

M903NW

Woodhouse Park

M220HD

Staithes Road

M221WS

Hobbs Drive

M229RH

Greenwood Road

M220SR

Portway

WA158XJ

Wilmslow Road

M903EX

Woodhouse Park

M221BQ

Tayfield Road

M225WL

Styal Road

M221UR

Cotefield Road

M229RX

Greatfield Road

M221WF

Poynings Drive

M229GP

Mottershead Road

M221PD

Cornishway

M220PA

Kerris Close

M902BH

Woodhouse Park

WA150RE

Mill Lane

M221WN

Cornishway

M229RY

Greatfield Road

M903NU

Woodhouse Park

M220HN

Ravenscar Crescent

M225SE

Birch Tree Drive

M221NF

Edendale Drive

M220FB

Hatchett Road

WA158UL

Melbourne Avenue

M221GB

Thornsgreen Road

M221PQ

Hilary Road

WA150PY

Sunbank Lane

M904TU

Ringway Road

M221QD

Thornsgreen Road

Data Sources

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