M23 2GP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colshaw Road, 0.2km from Newall Green in Wythenshawe. Administratively it sits within Baguley ward and the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M23 2GP is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 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 £197k, up 78.1% year-on-year. 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 2GP are sourced from Output Area E00025675 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLSHAW ROAD, M23 2GP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLSHAW ROAD, M23 2GP.
258
42
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M23 2GP 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
With 46% social renting, M23 2GP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 78.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M23 2GP. The average age is 42.3. 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
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 197,666
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
school Local Schools
Newall Green Primary School
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Piper Hill High School
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Baguley Hall Primary School
Haveley Hey Community School
Benchill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Spar0.8 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Wythenshawe M&S Simply Foods0.9 km
- Product of Greece Ltd0.2 km
- The Cake Shop0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anchors Away Play0.7 km
- Gelato Royale0.9 km
- Momma B's0.8 km
- Nightingale Centre - Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Tree of Life Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sunny's0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken Wythenshawe0.5 km
- Sapphire Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Yue Yee House0.9 km
- Pizza Mario0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Boy Hotel0.8 km
- The Firbank Pub & Kitchen0.3 km
- St Johns Catholic Club also T/as Johnny's Diner0.6 km
- The Red Rose Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Airport2.9 km
- Gatley3.4 km
- Heald Green3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Newall Green Primary School0.2 km
- Newall Green Primary School0.2 km
- Whitburn Road0.2 km
- St Pauls Catholic High School0.2 km
- Whitburn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M232GP · Data under Open Government Licence