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.
RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0BY.
329
36
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Rack House Primary School
Pioneer House High School
Button Lane Primary School
Northenden Community School
Southern Cross School
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
St Ambrose RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Airport Hotel0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: M230BY · Data under Open Government Licence