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.
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 around 1,470 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts.