M23 0DG 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 0DG is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00026655 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACKHOUSE ROAD, M23 0DG.
329
36
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M23 0DG 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 0DG has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 0DG. 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
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
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
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
St Ambrose RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Pankakes0.3 km
- Ernies0.2 km
- Fayrouz Restaurant0.5 km
- The Courtyard0.9 km
- Tony's Cafe 20.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sam's0.9 km
- Royal Balti0.2 km
- Oriental City0.3 km
- A1 Balti House0.2 km
- Scanditalia0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa Today0.2 km
- Raja Brothers0.9 km
- Wythenshawe Community Farm0.8 km
- Mega Bargain0.2 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 Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Withington Metrolink2.9 km
- West Didsbury Metrolink2.9 km
- Burton Road Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rackhouse Road0.1 km
- Rackhouse Road0.1 km
- St Aidans R.C Primary School0.1 km
- St Aidans R.C Primary School0.1 km
- Shevington Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M230DG · Data under Open Government Licence