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About Benchill
Benchill is a residential area located in the city of Manchester, within the county of Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the north of the city centre and is part of the M22 postcode area. The area is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the boundary with the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, and nearby areas include Didsbury and Withington. The locality is well served by public transport, with regular bus services connecting it to central Manchester and surrounding districts. There are several local amenities, including shops, schools, and recreational spaces, making it a convenient place to live for families and commuters. The area has a strong sense of community and is known for its accessible location and established neighbourhoods.
School Ratings in Benchill
Families in Benchill have access to 294 local schools. Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School and Crossacres Primary Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Benchill
Homes sell for an average of £276K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £231K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Benchill
Crime in the area is lower than the national average.
Deprivation and Employment in Benchill
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Benchill within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Benchill
There are 60 GP surgeries within three miles of Benchill, the nearest being Nursing Home Project Team (south) (0.4 miles away).
Local Data for Benchill
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Property Prices 3,686 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the M22 postcode area.
Household Income in Benchill ONS 2023
The average total household income in Benchill is approximately £40,429 a year before tax, 27% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £31,726. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £31,726.
Businesses in Benchill ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,107 active businesses based in Benchill, around 25 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 83% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 59 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Benchill IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Benchill experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Benchill 1 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Benchill are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Benchill
Of the 18,166 households in and around Benchill, 40% are owned, 44% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Benchill.