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Benchill North & Sharston

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About

Benchill North and Sharston are residential districts situated near Manchester Airport, characterized by extensive post-war housing developments. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with a functional layout centered around local shopping parades and community facilities. Green spaces like Benchill Recreation Ground provide open areas for recreation amidst the urban setting.

The neighborhoods are defined by practical infrastructure, including major roads like the A5103 Princess Parkway which connects the area to the city center. A notable local feature is the presence of the large Sharston Industrial Estate, a significant employment zone that borders the residential streets. This creates a distinct environment where housing and light industry exist in close proximity.

Area overview

On average Benchill North & Sharston has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benchill North & Sharston is £42,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Benchill North & Sharston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Benchill North & Sharston is home to around 9,894 people, with a population density of about 5,044.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benchill North & Sharston Population
9,894
Population density
5,044.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.89(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.03(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+39%)
Public order
10.81(+7%)
Vehicle crime
10.01(+66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,719
67.92%
Other White
686
6.93%
African
495
5%
Indian
373
3.77%
Pakistani
260
2.63%
Total population: 9,893

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,029
27.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,921
26.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,035
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
950
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
842
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,224
31.24%
Owns with a mortgage
774
19.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
717
18.3%
Social rents from council
631
16.11%
Owns outright
483
12.33%
Total households: 3,918

Property prices in Benchill North & Sharston

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Benchill North & Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £384,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Benchill North & Sharston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benchill North & Sharston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£343,750
Flats19£158,000
Semi-Detached26£246,000
Terraced20£250,000

10 years median price trend in Benchill North & Sharston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benchill North & Sharston.

All postcodes in Benchill North & Sharston

M228DB

Mullacre Road

M231WG

Altrincham Road

M224RF

Leestone Road

M224RH

Warsall Road

M224PT

Brownley Road

M224YD

The Old Courtyard

M228AR

Royalthorn Road

M228DH

Alderue Avenue

M229UP

Croftlands Road

M229XX

Cardew Avenue

M224RY

Stancliffe Road

M224TZ

Lauriston Close

M228AH

Brownley Court Road

M229UJ

Rippleton Road

M229UR

Shannon Road

M224PJ

Stancliffe Road

M228BA

Brookfield Gardens

M228BR

Royalthorn Road

M228LW

Newhey Road

M229NQ

Panfield Road

M228AW

Crossgate Avenue

M228EB

Brookcroft Road

M229NB

Newhey Road

M224GT

Lenton Gardens

M224YQ

Petworth Close

M228AD

Royalthorn Road

M229UH

Brownley Road

M229XT

Solway Road

M224HS

Hollinsclough Close

M228DF

Mullacre Road

M229UG

Nuffield Road

M230RB

Altrincham Road

M220BE

Altrincham Road

M228BG

Royalthorn Road

M228BS

Greenwood Road

M222EH

Altrincham Road

M229UE

Hollyhedge Road

M228DY

Shayfield Drive

M224WU

Goldcrest Close

M228AG

Royalthorn Avenue

M228DT

Shayfield Drive

M228EN

Benchill Road

M228LD

Shayfield Road

M229YJ

Waveney Road

M224PF

Stancliffe Road

M224SW

Robeson Way

M224UG

Northumberland Way

M228AN

Crossgate Avenue

M228AU

Greenwood Road

M228FA

Shayfield Drive

M228JS

Woodhouse Lane

M224UD

Downes Way

M228AB

Olney Avenue

M228BP

Rushey Road

M229WL

Panfield Road

M229WR

Broadley Avenue

M224PL

Norwell Road

M224RS

Witham Avenue

M224RZ

Altrincham Road

M224XN

Harrier Close

M228DW

Alderue Avenue

M228DZ

Brookcroft Road

M228NE

Greenwood Road

M229UA

Shannon Road

M228NA

Greenwood Road

M228UB

Longhey Road

M224GS

Rotherby Road

M224PA

Chigwell Close

M228BU

Greenwood Road

M224PE

Altrincham Road

M228AT

Boothfield Road

M228NB

Greenwood Road

M228NG

Greenwood Road

M229AJ

Northcote Avenue

M229TL

Walney Road

M229XF

Carrick Gardens

M228BE

Brookfield Gardens

M228DX

Shayfield Drive

M229YF

Croftlands Road

M222DN

Altrincham Road

M224PQ

Dunstall Road

M224QH

Brownley Court Road

M228BZ

Benchill Road

M229UN

Briardene Gardens

M228EL

Benchill Road

M228LB

Benchill Road

M229NA

Newhey Road

M229XJ

Solway Road

M220BA

Altrincham Road

M224QS

Covert Road

M228AE

Marford Close

M228BN

Rushey Road

M228DE

Mullacre Road

M228LS

Hollyhedge Road

M229NW

Woodhouse Lane

M229XE

Woodend Road

M229AQ

Wray Close

M224WX

Chaffinch Close

M229ZH

Ebor Road

M222FT

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.