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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(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.03(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+38%)
Public order
10.81(+7%)
Vehicle crime
10.01(+67%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Benchill North & Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £400,000.

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£318,750
Terraced21£245,000
Semi-Detached29£247,000
Flats22£155,000

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

M228LF

Benchill Road

M229UA

Shannon Road

M228AR

Royalthorn Road

M224RS

Witham Avenue

M228JZ

Hollyhedge Avenue

M229AF

Altrincham Road

M228BL

Brookfield Gardens

M228EE

Shayfield Road

M224WZ

Fenside Road

M224PL

Norwell Road

M228JN

Overton Road

M229XT

Solway Road

M229UJ

Rippleton Road

M224QY

Brownley Road

M224SW

Robeson Way

M224ZP

Hollyhedge Court Road

M229NT

Nearbrook Road

M229XF

Carrick Gardens

M224WX

Chaffinch Close

M230RB

Altrincham Road

M229XS

Merrick Avenue

M228BQ

Rushey Road

M228AQ

Royalthorn Road

M229NW

Woodhouse Lane

M224PP

Dunstall Road

M224WY

Altrincham Road

M228JT

Woodhouse Lane

M228BA

Brookfield Gardens

M228NB

Greenwood Road

M228DQ

Shayfield Road

M224UY

Calderbeck Way

M229WD

Newhey Road

M228LE

Shayfield Avenue

M228NF

Greenwood Road

M228BG

Royalthorn Road

M229WW

Woodhouse Lane

M224UR

Stancliffe Road

M228EA

Brookcroft Avenue

M224PR

Stancliffe Road

M224PN

Norwell Road

M229NG

Littlewood Road

M229NB

Newhey Road

M228NE

Greenwood Road

M228FJ

Benchill Road

M228BY

Benchill Road

M224SX

Robeson Way

M224GQ

Hollyhedge Road

M228DE

Mullacre Road

M228LG

Hollyhedge Road

M228DW

Alderue Avenue

M228DB

Mullacre Road

M231SG

Altrincham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.