Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0BY.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M23 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

M23 0BY has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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M23 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rackhouse Road, 0.3km from Kenworthy in Wythenshawe. Administratively it sits within Northenden ward and the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M23 0BY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Average house prices are around £233k. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00026655 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 0BY. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 186,500

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good262 pupils0.2 km
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Rack House Primary School

Good462 pupils0.3 km
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Pioneer House High School

Outstanding121 pupils0.4 km
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Button Lane Primary School

Good463 pupils0.9 km
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Northenden Community School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Southern Cross School

Good120 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

Good312 pupils1.4 km
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St Ambrose RC Primary School

Good197 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Pankakes0.2 km
  • Ernies0.1 km
  • Fayrouz Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Courtyard0.9 km
  • Tony's Cafe 20.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Sam's0.9 km
  • Royal Balti0.1 km
  • Oriental City0.2 km
  • A1 Balti House0.1 km
  • Scanditalia0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa Today0.1 km
  • Raja Brothers0.9 km
  • Wythenshawe Community Farm0.7 km
  • Mega Bargain0.1 km
  • Sale Circle Convenience Store0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Britannia Airport Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Farmers Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Withington Metrolink2.9 km
  • West Didsbury Metrolink3.0 km
  • Burton Road Metrolink3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rackhouse Road0.1 km
  • Rackhouse Road0.1 km
  • Sale Circle0.1 km
  • St Aidans R.C Primary School0.2 km
  • St Aidans R.C Primary School0.2 km