M23 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shevington Gardens, 0.5km from Rackhouse in Wythenshawe. Administratively it sits within Northenden ward and the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M23 0BJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £217k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M23 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00026674 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEVINGTON GARDENS, M23 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEVINGTON GARDENS, M23 0BJ.
367
38
£ 38,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M23 0BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
M23 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 0BJ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 197,500
6 sales · Mean £ 185,666
Terraced
£ 171,500
3 sales · Mean £ 182,500
school Local Schools
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Rack House Primary School
Pioneer House High School
Northenden Community School
Button Lane Primary School
Southern Cross School
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bread and Butties0.9 km
- K G Quality Meats1.0 km
- Zloto Polski1.0 km
- Wythenshawe Community Farm0.6 km
- Church Superstore Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Simply Delicious0.9 km
- A1 Balti House0.3 km
- Scanditalia0.3 km
- Tasty Bites0.3 km
- The Chu's0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Pankakes0.4 km
- Mi and Pho1.0 km
- Pankakes0.3 km
- The Northern Den1.0 km
- Mazaj0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Airport Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Farmers Arms0.8 km
- LA Live Ltd0.9 km
- Northenden Social Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Didsbury Metrolink3.1 km
- Withington Metrolink3.1 km
- Didsbury Village Metrolink3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shevington Gardens0.1 km
- Rackhouse Road0.1 km
- Shevington Gardens0.1 km
- St Aidans R.C Primary School0.1 km
- St Aidans R.C Primary School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M230BJ · Data under Open Government Licence