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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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 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-Detached36£255,000
Terraced39£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

M229AJ

Northcote Avenue

M229LG

Askern Avenue

M229TL

Walney Road

M229XF

Carrick Gardens

M225DS

Cartridge Close

M229JF

Gorsey Avenue

M229PD

Moat Road

M229SS

Musgrave Road

M229YF

Croftlands Road

M224PQ

Dunstall Road

M225BL

Acres Fold Avenue

M225HD

Peel Hall Road

M229HD

Greenwood Road

M229UN

Briardene Gardens

M229YD

Desmond Road

M229NA

Newhey Road

M229PE

Honford Road

M229QS

Gladeside Road

M229SG

Kenninghall Road

M229XJ

Solway Road

M229YA

Mendip Avenue

M229YG

Mayfair Road

M224QS

Covert Road

M228LS

Hollyhedge Road

M229NW

Woodhouse Lane

M229TF

Woodhouse Lane

M229XE

Woodend Road

M229AQ

Wray Close

M224WX

Chaffinch Close

M225BR

Crossacres Road

M225DH

Leominster Drive

M229ZH

Ebor Road

M225AX

Ashurst Road

M225DL

Peel Hall Road

M225HP

Peel Hall Road

M225NQ

Rosslare Road

M225QW

Tramore Walk

M229JL

Gorsey Road

M229WH

Panfield Road

M224PW

Fenside Road

M224QD

Hollyhedge Road

M225AW

Sharston

M225DN

Peel Hall Road

M225FH

Garland Road

M225BZ

Peel Hall Road

M229JB

Nearmaker Avenue

M229NH

Halfacre Road

M229QR

Beckton Gardens

M229UY

Shannon Road

M225GU

Chandler Close

M225JE

Holliney Road

M229NE

Broadoak Road

M229PP

Broadoak Road

M229SJ

Kenninghall Road

M225DE

Ardenfield Drive

M225UJ

Pasture Field Road

M229QB

Gladeside Road

M229TN

Garth Road

M229XD

Woodend Road

M225BH

Sharston

M225JN

Lancelot Road

M229TW

Garth Road

M229UQ

Nuffield Road

M224BA

Leestone Road

M224GW

Hollyhedge Court Road

M224QX

Kemmel Avenue

M225HU

Haslington Road

M225HW

Chiseldon Avenue

M225JL

Goldie Avenue

M224QL

Sharston

M225BD

Ashurst Road

M225BU

Peel Hall Road

M225JD

Lomond Road

M225QG

Ardmore Walk

M229XA

Brownley Road

M229ZF

Mayfair Road

M225AB

Crossacres Road

M225EU

Calve Croft Road

M229SW

Kenninghall Road

M229TR

Sarn Avenue

M229XL

Mayfair Road

M229XU

Solway Road

M229YH

Mentone Crescent

M229ZJ

Burdon Avenue

M229HP

Gorsey Road

M224RW

Shentonfield Road

M229HT

Moat Avenue

M224UB

Freshpool Way

M225BS

Crossacres Road

M225LD

Litherland Avenue

M225TF

Hockenhull Close

M229SP

Delwood Gardens

M229WJ

Roughey Gardens

M224PR

Stancliffe Road

M225AP

Sharston

M225FJ

Longwood Road

M225JQ

Gresty Avenue

M229PL

Broadoak Road

M229SZ

Cedars Road

M229YN

Mayfair Road

Data Sources

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