Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Wythenshawe

A snapshot of life in Wythenshawe, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Wythenshawe is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 90,936. The average house price is £227,530 and the overall crime rate is 143.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wythenshawe ranks

Population

90,936

Avg House Price

£227,530

Crime Rate

143.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

481 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,541.3

Median Age

41.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wythenshawe's detached homes (£347,750) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£158,912).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wythenshawe prices have risen 17% over the last 9 years (£193,749 → £227,530).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£347,750	£350,000	4
Semi-Detached	£265,500	£250,000	10
Terraced	£277,844	£280,000	16
Flat	£158,912	£170,000	21

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wythenshawe is 143.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Wythenshawe: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	28
Primary	24
Secondary	4
% Top two bands	90.9%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Baguley Hall Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Benchill Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Bolshaw Primary School	Primary	Good
Button Lane Primary School	Primary	Good
Crossacres Primary Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Dixons Brooklands Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Dixons Newall Green Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Etchells Primary School	Primary	Good
Haveley Hey Community School	Primary	No rating available
Manchester Enterprise Academy	Secondary	Good
Newall Green Primary School	Primary	Good
North Cheshire Jewish Primary School	Primary	Good
Northenden Community School	Primary	Good
Outwood Primary School	Primary	Good
Peel Hall Primary Academy	Primary	Inadequate
Prospect Vale Primary School	Primary	Good
Rack House Primary School	Primary	Good
Ringway Primary School	Primary	Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Saint Paul's Catholic High School	Secondary	Good
Sandilands Primary School	Primary	Good
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden	Primary	Good
St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Requires improvement
The Willows Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Wythenshawe averages 481 Mbps — 381% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wythenshawe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.9
% Rated C or Above	68.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,099

Demographics & Economy

Population	90,936
Median Age	41.7
Median Household Income	£30,541.3
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	60.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wythenshawe?

The average house price in Wythenshawe is £227,530 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Wythenshawe?

The most affordable entry point in Wythenshawe is a flat, with an average price of £158,912.

Is Wythenshawe a safe place to live?

Wythenshawe has a recorded crime rate of 143.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Wythenshawe?

Wythenshawe has 28 schools in total, with 90.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wythenshawe?

Average broadband download speeds in Wythenshawe are around 481 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Wythenshawe?

Wythenshawe is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 90,936.

Most compared with

How does Wythenshawe stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Wythenshawe

House price: £725,204 · £227,530
Crime rate: 60.3 · 143.2
Distance: 6.1 mi

Altrincham

Wythenshawe

House price: £488,148 · £227,530
Crime rate: 73.9 · 143.2
Distance: 3.1 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Wythenshawe

House price: £214,995 · £227,530
Crime rate: 95.4 · 143.2
Distance: 10.1 mi

Astley

Wythenshawe

House price: £276,658 · £227,530
Crime rate: 92.3 · 143.2
Distance: 10.9 mi

Atherton

Wythenshawe

House price: £190,266 · £227,530
Crime rate: 92.3 · 143.2
Distance: 13.3 mi

Audenshaw

Wythenshawe

House price: £238,857 · £227,530
Crime rate: 95.2 · 143.2
Distance: 8.3 mi

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