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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(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.17(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.09(+135%)
Public order
18.11(+79%)
Shoplifting
12.9(+123%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £575,000.

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
Terraced41£240,000
Semi-Detached45£255,000
Flats22£155,000
Detached9£350,000

10 years median price trend in Sharston

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

All postcodes in Sharston

M225AZ

Ashurst Road

M225LD

Litherland Avenue

M229UN

Briardene Gardens

M229US

Melvin Avenue

M228HN

Hollyhedge Road

M229PT

Wynyard Road

M229NB

Newhey Road

M224TZ

Lauriston Close

M225FN

Denville Crescent

M225DT

Peel Hall Road

M229TN

Garth Road

M225BU

Peel Hall Road

M229TB

Crossacres Road

M229LG

Askern Avenue

M225JS

Patch Croft Road

M224PQ

Dunstall Road

M224YR

Petworth Close

M229AL

Sandycroft Avenue

M229NL

Roughey Gardens

M229UR

Shannon Road

M225WQ

Foxford Walk

M229YE

Croftlands Road

M229ZJ

Burdon Avenue

M225GN

Wexford Walk

M229JF

Gorsey Avenue

M229YH

Mentone Crescent

M225AP

Sharston

M224RH

Warsall Road

M225HB

Peel Hall Road

M229UY

Shannon Road

M224GR

Covert Road

M225JX

Pasture Field Road

M225QQ

Salthill Drive

M229NN

Woodhouse Lane

M224UY

Calderbeck Way

M229HD

Greenwood Road

M225TF

Hockenhull Close

M229AQ

Wray Close

M225NG

Portrush Road

M229TG

Sharston

M225EG

Garland Road

M224RB

Leestone Road

M229YA

Mendip Avenue

M229PP

Broadoak Road

M229SW

Kenninghall Road

M224XN

Harrier Close

M225JG

Patch Croft Road

M225BF

Charmouth Walk

M229UA

Shannon Road

M224PD

Fenside Road

M225GW

Glenarm Walk

M225AA

Crossacres Road

M225BL

Acres Fold Avenue

M225EH

Ridding Avenue

M229JN

Gorsey Road

M229SY

Cedars Road

M224BA

Leestone Road

M225BA

Pewsey Road

M225DE

Ardenfield Drive

M229JB

Nearmaker Avenue

M225BT

Crossacres Road

M224PJ

Stancliffe Road

M224RY

Stancliffe Road

M224PT

Brownley Road

M229TF

Woodhouse Lane

M225AQ

Sharston

M225EQ

Longwood Road

M229NR

Broadley Avenue

M229AN

Actonville Avenue

M225DQ

Tatland Drive

M229YL

Welburn Avenue

M229ZD

Croftlands Road

M225JA

Lomond Road

M225FS

Bleak Hey Road

M225NQ

Rosslare Road

M229XS

Merrick Avenue

M225AL

Cosham Road

M229ZB

Tranby Close

M229WG

Fawley Grove

M224RW

Shentonfield Road

M229HY

Moat Road

M229PQ

Poundswick Lane

M224GT

Lenton Gardens

M224PF

Stancliffe Road

M229TL

Walney Road

M225AN

Studland Road

M225AU

Ashurst Road

M225HF

Simonsway

M224QU

Briar Crescent

M224RP

Marne Avenue

M225QN

Foxford Walk

M229ZH

Ebor Road

M225QW

Tramore Walk

M225JR

Patch Croft Road

M229XZ

Solway Road

M225JB

Lomond Road

M229HP

Gorsey Road

M224GS

Rotherby Road

M229NF

Broadoak Road

M229PL

Broadoak Road

Data Sources

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