M23 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rackhouse Road, 0.4km from Rackhouse in Wythenshawe. Administratively it sits within Northenden ward and the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M23 0BE is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00026674 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0BE.
367
38
£ 38,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M23 0BE 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 0BE 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. £380k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 0BE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
2 sales · Mean £ 268,000
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
Dixons Brooklands Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Pankakes0.3 km
- Ernies0.3 km
- Fayrouz Restaurant0.5 km
- The Courtyard0.7 km
- Tony's Cafe 21.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sam's1.0 km
- Royal Balti0.3 km
- Oriental City0.3 km
- A1 Balti House0.3 km
- Scanditalia0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Raja Brothers1.0 km
- Nisa Today0.3 km
- Wythenshawe Community Farm0.5 km
- Mega Bargain0.3 km
- Sale Circle Convenience Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Northenden Social Club1.0 km
- LA Live Ltd1.0 km
- Farmers Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Airport Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Didsbury Metrolink3.1 km
- Withington Metrolink3.2 km
- Didsbury Village Metrolink3.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Aidans R.C Primary School0.1 km
- St Aidans R.C Primary School0.1 km
- Rackhouse Road0.1 km
- Shevington Gardens0.1 km
- Rackhouse Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M230BE · Data under Open Government Licence