Welcome to Benchill

Benchill is a residential area located in the Wythenshawe district of Greater Manchester. It is situated approximately 8 miles south of Manchester city centre and is bordered by the neighbourhoods of Sharston, Northenden, and Baguley. Benchill is known for its affordable housing options, making it a popular choice for families and young professionals looking to settle in the area.

One of the main attractions in Benchill is the Wythenshawe Forum, a community centre that offers a range of facilities and activities for local residents. The centre features a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, and dance studio, as well as a library and theatre. The Wythenshawe Forum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, exhibitions, and workshops, making it a hub of activity in the area.

Benchill is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester, with easy access to the M56 motorway and Manchester Airport. The neighbourhood is also served by several bus routes, including the 101, 102, and 103, which provide links to Manchester city centre and other nearby areas. With its convenient location and affordable housing options, Benchill is a popular choice for those looking to live in Greater Manchester.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Benchill Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Helen Eken Stuart	Benchill Road Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 8EJ 01619983075 School Website
St John Fisher And Thomas More Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Hemington	Woodhouse Lane Benchill Manchester Greater Manchester M22 9NW 01619983422 School Website
Haveley Hey Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Spiteri	Nearbrook Road Benchill Manchester Greater Manchester M22 9NS 01614989508 School Website
Manchester Young Lives Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Ms Elaine Young	The Addy Young People's Centre Woodhouse Lane Manchester M22 9TF 1614375923 School Website
Newall Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Rudd	Firbank Road Newall Green Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M23 2YH 01614372872 School Website
Piper Hill High School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Louise Lynn	Firbank Road Newall Green Manchester Greater Manchester M23 2YS 01614363009
Saint Pauls Catholic High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alex Hren	Firbank Road Newall Green Manchester Greater Manchester M23 2YS 01614990000 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Cathy Quinn	Firbank Road Newall Green Manchester Greater Manchester M23 2YS 01614371495 School Website
Crossacres Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Blay	Crossacres Road Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 5AD 01614371272 School Website
St Wilfrid's Cofe Aided Primary School Northenden Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Miller	Patterdale Road Northenden Manchester M22 4NR 1619983663 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gatley Gatley Road, Gatley, Cheshire, SK8 4AE 1.28 Miles

Manchester Airport Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR 1.95 Miles

East Didsbury Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 5WP 2.05 Miles

Heald Green Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheshire, SK8 3DY 2.21 Miles

Burnage Fog Lane, Off Kingsway, Burnage, Greater Manchester, M20 6FJ 2.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
3636 Cars 0161 437 1167 26 Tranby Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 9ZB 0.82 Miles
Walkers Private Hire 0161 436 1000 4 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 0.90 Miles
3636 Cars 0161 436 3636 4 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 0.90 Miles
M B Cars 0161 613 8888 4 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 0.90 Miles
Jeffries Taxis 0161 945 4444 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 0.90 Miles
Palatine Cars 0161 998 1066 4A Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 0.90 Miles
Wythenshawe Cars 0161 436 4000 Oatlands House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 1BE 1.22 Miles
M J B Travel Chauffeur Services 0161 945 2255 The Garage/659 Altrincham Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9AA 1.25 Miles
Hallmark Chauffeur Services Ltd 01582 722600 10-11 Trafford House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9XD 1.30 Miles
Galaxy Private Hire 0161 998 1167 Unit 16 Floats Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9LJ 1.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Benchill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Altrincham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharston Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holyhedge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Carr Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holyhedge Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gladeside Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norwell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roundwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spinney Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Lane Po Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leestone Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadoak Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haybarn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Intermediate Care (The Peele) 0161 4354703	15A Walney Road Benchill Wythenshawe M22 9TP
Rk Medical Practice 0161 4939493	Brownley Green Health Ctr 171 Brownley Road Wythenshawe M22 9UH
Benchill Medical Practice 0161 4939101	Brownley Green Health Ctr 171 Brownley Rd, Benchill Manchester M22 9UH
Bowland Medical Practice 0161 9982014	52 Bowland Road Baguley Manchester M23 1JX
Northenden Group Practice 0161 9983206	The Northenden Group Prac 489 Palatine Road Northenden Manchester M22 4DH

Local Stores

Gatley - Gatley Road
Gatley Road
Gatley
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK8 4AB
01614 915777
Store Website
1.22 miles

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SPAR Baguley
Sir Williams Court
204 Hall Lane
Baguley
Wythenshawe, Manchester
M23 1WA
01619453603
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Baguley Veterinary Centre
200 Hall Lane Baguley Manchester Lancashire M23 1WA 0161 945 0880 baguleyvetcentre@aol.com Website 0.65 miles
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Acorn Veterinary Surgery
366 Palatine Road Northenden Manchester Lancashire M22 4FZ 0161 946 1044 acornvets@live.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Medivet Gatley (Greenbank Vets)
Brook House 2 - 4 Northenden Road Gatley Cheadle Cheshire SK8 4DN Website 1.11 miles

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Harrison Family Vets Didsbury
751 - 807 Princess Road Didsbury Manchester M20 2ZE 0161 377 1867 did@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk Website 2.01 miles

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Timperley Veterinary Centre
120 Wood Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 7PJ 0161 980 3663 timperleyvets@gmail.com Website 2.34 miles
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Southfields Veterinary Surgery
237 Northenden Road Sale Moor Sale Cheshire M33 2JD 0161 905 2863 info@southfieldsvets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wythenshawe Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Wythenshawe Park. The Park Is Set In 109 Hectacres Of Open Parkland In South Manchester, With Historic Woodlands, Open Grassland And Meadows. M23 0AB 1.03 miles Leave M60 At Junction 5, Or M56 At Junction 3, Onto Princess Parkway; Turn Off Onto B5166 West Towards Sale Moor, Then At The First Traffic Lights Turn Left Towards Brooklands On The B5167, Wythenshawe Road. Drive Half A Mile And Turn Into The Park Main Entrance On Your Left.

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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 1.93 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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Chorlton Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park Is A Local Nature Reserve Comprising A Lake Surrounded By Grasslands And Woodlands. It Stands On The Site Of Barlow Hall Farm. During The Construction Of The M60 Motorway In The 1970S, Gravel Was Excavated From The Site. The Gravel Pit Was Subsequently Flooded Creating A Lake That Is Central To The Water Park Today. M21 7WH 2.18 miles From Manchester, Take The Princess Road A5103. You Will See A Brown Sign Pointing Toward 'Chorlton Water Park Local Nature Reserve, Which You Should Follow.

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Sale Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Sale Water Park. The Park Is Located To The South Of Manchester City Centre. It Is An Area Of Countryside And Parkland Containing A Lake, Woodland, Meadows, The River Mersey, Cafe, Restaurant And Water Sports Centre. M33 2NJ 2.91 miles Follow Signs To Sale Water Park And Ride And The Trafford Water Sports Centre. Pass By The Park And Ride Parking Area And Follow The Road To The Visitor Centre Car Park.

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Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 3.09 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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Quarry Bank Mill
Lovely Walk By An Old Refurbished Mill. Along The Walk You Are Accompanied By Streams Perfect For Your Dogs To Drink And Splash, Seating Areas And Refreshments. Quarry Bank Rd Wilmslow Lancashire SK9 4LA 3.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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