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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

M229NE

Broadoak Road

M228LT

Hollyhedge Road

M225BR

Crossacres Road

M224UG

Northumberland Way

M225FZ

Shone Avenue

M224WY

Altrincham Road

M229NA

Newhey Road

M224PR

Stancliffe Road

M229XE

Woodend Road

M229WN

Woodhouse Lane

M229NH

Halfacre Road

M225HU

Haslington Road

M224EE

Hollyhedge Road

M225FY

Calve Croft Road

M224ZB

Turnbury Road

M224QS

Covert Road

M229TH

Woodhouse Lane

M229AJ

Northcote Avenue

M225DS

Cartridge Close

M224YD

The Old Courtyard

M229QR

Beckton Gardens

M225JD

Lomond Road

M225EL

Longwood Road

M229TD

Poundswick Lane

M225JQ

Gresty Avenue

M225DP

Upavon Road

M224QP

Hollyhedge Court Road

M229YN

Mayfair Road

M224QN

Hollyhedge Road

M225BG

Studland Road

M229UG

Nuffield Road

M225AB

Crossacres Road

M229WB

Newhey Road

M229HU

Moat Gardens

M225AJ

Ketley Walk

M229WH

Panfield Road

M225EW

Denville Crescent

M229UB

Derry Avenue

M224SX

Robeson Way

M229XU

Solway Road

M225AR

Colyton Walk

M225HL

Munro Avenue

M224GY

Briar Crescent

M229YF

Croftlands Road

M224PN

Norwell Road

M225BY

Hopton Avenue

M229ZE

Mayfair Road

M224WX

Chaffinch Close

M225GP

Portrush Road

M229XT

Solway Road

M224RS

Witham Avenue

M229ZA

Mayfair Road

M224PB

Larkhall Rise

M225UJ

Pasture Field Road

M225DL

Peel Hall Road

M225JU

Pasture Field Road

M229YD

Desmond Road

M229WJ

Roughey Gardens

M225AH

Studland Road

M225DA

Ardenfield Drive

M225FE

Brinkshaw Avenue

M229WW

Woodhouse Lane

M225ER

Longwood Road

M225FR

Copse Avenue

M225HJ

Peel Hall Road

M229UJ

Rippleton Road

M229ND

Newhey Road

M224GW

Hollyhedge Court Road

M225EU

Calve Croft Road

M229XR

Solway Road

M229UW

Rippleton Road

M225EX

Calve Croft Road

M225FT

Wilks Avenue

M225GS

Ardmore Walk

M225EZ

Muter Avenue

M229HT

Moat Avenue

M229PE

Honford Road

M224RZ

Altrincham Road

M229ZF

Mayfair Road

M229UH

Brownley Road

M229JD

Gorsey Road

M225HP

Peel Hall Road

M224UW

Finchwood Road

M229PR

Felton Avenue

M224PL

Norwell Road

M229SU

Poundswick Lane

M224QL

Sharston

M225HT

Haslington Road

M224PE

Altrincham Road

M229SJ

Kenninghall Road

M229UL

Rippleton Road

M229PA

Honford Road

M229QS

Gladeside Road

M224PH

Stancliffe Road

M229JL

Gorsey Road

M225BB

Ashurst Road

M225JH

Holliney Road

M229XX

Cardew Avenue

M229XL

Mayfair Road

M224PS

Stancliffe Road

Data Sources

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