Area guide: Benchill
Benchill is about nine miles south of the city centre, east
of the M56 motorway and south of Hollyhedge Road. There's good
access to the airport; and the M56 leads straight to Princess
Parkway, a major route into the city centre
Living in Benchill
Most Benchill homes are very close to the Wythenshawe civic shopping
centre, with its food hall and market. The centre also includes the
Wythenshawe Forum; the place to come for leisure, learning and
childcare. There's a swimming pool, gym, sports hall and fitness centre,
health centre, children's nursery and job centre.
Homes in the north of the area close to local shops on Hollyhedge
Road.
There are regular buses to the city centre, and plans to extend the
Metrolink tram system through the area to the airport. There's a range
of job opportunities at the airport, with 250 companies based there. The
airport is keen to employ more local people as it grows.
Homes to rent in Benchill
There are around 1,470 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords
like housing associations and housing trusts. See
homes here street-by-street.
Facilities in Benchill
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