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About

Sharston ward is situated in the south of Manchester, bordered by Wythenshawe to the west and the M56 motorway to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. It contains significant green spaces, including the expansive grounds of St. Michael's Church and the recreational fields around Sharston Park. The ward is also home to several industrial and business parks, providing local employment opportunities.

The area is served by the Sharston Community Centre and has good transport links via major roads like Kingsway. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Sharston Baths site, which has been a focus for community redevelopment plans. The ward's landscape includes the small watercourse of Sharston Brook, which runs through the southern edges of the residential areas.

Area overview

On average Sharston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sharston is £39,771 per year. There are 7 schools in Sharston: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sharston is home to around 17,446 people, with a population density of about 5,337.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sharston Population
17,446
Population density
5,337.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.84(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.17(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.09(+135%)
Public order
18.11(+79%)
Shoplifting
12.9(+126%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,257
70.26%
Other White
1,093
6.27%
African
747
4.28%
Indian
639
3.66%
Pakistani
547
3.14%
Total population: 17,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,549
26.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,326
25.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,978
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,855
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,456
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 13,224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
2,157
30.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,408
19.82%
Social rents from council
1,200
16.89%
Owns outright
1,158
16.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,013
14.26%
Total households: 7,104

Property prices in Sharston

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £487,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Sharston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£352,500
Flats24£155,000
Semi-Detached39£255,000
Terraced40£240,000

10 years median price trend in Sharston

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

All postcodes in Sharston

M229HS

Moat Road

M224RF

Leestone Road

M224RH

Warsall Road

M224PT

Brownley Road

M224YD

The Old Courtyard

M225BB

Ashurst Road

M225EJ

Garland Road

M225FU

Calve Croft Road

M225HH

Coleby Avenue

M229AS

Eldroth Avenue

M229UP

Croftlands Road

M229XX

Cardew Avenue

M224RY

Stancliffe Road

M224TZ

Lauriston Close

M225HS

Haslington Road

M225JU

Pasture Field Road

M229UD

Shannon Road

M229UJ

Rippleton Road

M229UR

Shannon Road

M224PJ

Stancliffe Road

M225AG

Sharston

M225EQ

Longwood Road

M225HR

Haslington Road

M229NQ

Panfield Road

M229PX

Chesham Avenue

M229TJ

Woodhouse Lane

M229YL

Welburn Avenue

M229NB

Newhey Road

M224GT

Lenton Gardens

M224YQ

Petworth Close

M225BA

Pewsey Road

M229HZ

Gorsey Road

M229PU

Pembury Close

M229QA

Oxton Avenue

M229UH

Brownley Road

M229XT

Solway Road

M224HS

Hollinsclough Close

M225JX

Pasture Field Road

M229PB

Honford Road

M229PG

Broadoak Road

M229SQ

Oakmere Close

M229UG

Nuffield Road

M225BE

Ashurst Road

M225GG

Carling Drive

M225NG

Portrush Road

M225QQ

Salthill Drive

M229AL

Sandycroft Avenue

M229PH

Byfield Road

M229XY

Solway Road

M225FX

Lings Walk

M228HE

Hollyhedge Road

M228HN

Hollyhedge Road

M229PJ

Honford Road

M229PT

Wynyard Road

M229UB

Derry Avenue

M229UE

Hollyhedge Road

M224WU

Goldcrest Close

M225AA

Crossacres Road

M225EL

Longwood Road

M225FQ

Calve Croft Road

M225FR

Copse Avenue

M225FZ

Shone Avenue

M225GP

Portrush Road

M228LT

Hollyhedge Road

M229NJ

Panfield Road

M229TH

Woodhouse Lane

M229YJ

Waveney Road

M224PF

Stancliffe Road

M224SW

Robeson Way

M224UG

Northumberland Way

M225FF

Garland Road

M229JH

Moat Road

M225JY

Massey Walk

M224UD

Downes Way

M225AZ

Ashurst Road

M229JJ

Nearmaker Road

M229WL

Panfield Road

M225AS

Studland Road

M225AU

Ashurst Road

M225BX

Nisbet Avenue

M225DF

Leominster Drive

M229JD

Gorsey Road

M229SU

Poundswick Lane

M229WR

Broadley Avenue

M224PL

Norwell Road

M224RS

Witham Avenue

M224RZ

Altrincham Road

M224XN

Harrier Close

M225DR

Crossacres Road

M229NR

Broadley Avenue

M229UA

Shannon Road

M225AH

Studland Road

M229TD

Poundswick Lane

M224GS

Rotherby Road

M225AR

Colyton Walk

M225QN

Foxford Walk

M224PE

Altrincham Road

M225DP

Upavon Road

M225EY

Calve Croft Road

M225QP

Portrush Road

Data Sources

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