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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

M225RA

Wavell Road

M904AB

Bailey Lane

M229AZ

Ribchester Drive

M220JZ

Lownorth Road

M903RR

Malaga Avenue

M221PY

Lincombe Road

M221PH

Rathvale Drive

M221AR

Cotefield Road

WA158UT

Hasty Lane

M225HZ

Ruddpark Road

M221GT

Plowden Road

M221NE

Barnclose Road

M220WW

Rossett Avenue

M905UJ

Ringway Road

M902BN

Ringway Road

M221QB

Burran Road

M221QZ

Pitchcombe Road

M221AX

Longlevens Road

M229QP

Mottershead Road

M221TE

Minsterley Parade

M229RP

Peterswood Close

M221BZ

Chesworth Close

M225FA

Crawley Avenue

M220EG

Prinknash Road

M221TR

Selstead Road

M225LF

Sheen Gardens

M229RT

Greenwood Road

M221UW

Saintsbridge Road

M221WW

Greyfriars Road

M903BB

Woodhouse Park

M220EE

Prinknash Road

M220BZ

Brundage Road

M221HA

Kingsgate Road

M221UQ

Longlevens Road

M229RR

Adshead Close

M221BS

Stoneacre Road

M229RU

Greatfield Road

WA150PX

Sunbank Lane

M220JT

Shadowmoss Road

M221BG

Gritley Walk

M220DD

Robinswood Road

Data Sources

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