Today, Withington is home to many university students and young professionals but mainly residents of the city. The area is close to the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University campuses.

Withington has a population of around 14, 000 and is a suburb of Manchester – lying 4 miles south of the city centre. The area is within 1 mile of the neighbouring areas of Didsbury, Chorlton and Fallowfield. The area is home to Christie Hospital which is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe.

Withington has a property value of just under £200, 000 – which is the same value for the average price paid for properties in the area over the last half a decade. The average rent per month in Withington according to Zoopla is £1, 092.