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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

M224XS

Starling Close

M225EW

Denville Crescent

M225JH

Holliney Road

M225JP

Gresty Avenue

M229PS

Wynyard Road

M229US

Melvin Avenue

M229WQ

Newhey Road

M225EF

Garland Road

M225GN

Wexford Walk

M225JT

Patch Croft Road

M229AN

Actonville Avenue

M229LU

Broadoak Road

M224GP

Hollyhedge Road

M225FL

Martock Avenue

M229LR

Broadoak Road

M229WT

Nearbrook Road

M224UJ

Altrincham Road

M225BF

Charmouth Walk

M225EH

Ridding Avenue

M225JG

Patch Croft Road

M229YB

Mayfair Road

M224RQ

Ford Lane

M225BY

Hopton Avenue

M225EG

Garland Road

M229QZ

Gladeside Road

M229UZ

Liffey Avenue

M224RP

Marne Avenue

M225DQ

Tatland Drive

M225ES

Bleak Hey Road

M229NF

Broadoak Road

M229NS

Nearbrook Road

M229TP

Walney Road

M224RL

Warsop Avenue

M224US

Altrincham Road

M225WQ

Foxford Walk

M229WN

Woodhouse Lane

M225FY

Calve Croft Road

M225GQ

Rosslare Road

M229HX

Moat Road

M229UL

Rippleton Road

M229WW

Woodhouse Lane

M224QN

Hollyhedge Road

M225JA

Lomond Road

M225SS

Storeton Close

M229ZA

Mayfair Road

M224RU

Leestone Road

M229XR

Solway Road

M229ZG

Ashgate Avenue

M224EE

Hollyhedge Road

M224QP

Hollyhedge Court Road

M224UR

Stancliffe Road

M225FN

Denville Crescent

M225WG

Lagan Walk

M224GQ

Hollyhedge Road

M224SA

Carrsfield Road

M225AL

Cosham Road

M225DD

Ardenfield Drive

M225ER

Longwood Road

M225HA

Calve Croft Road

M229HY

Moat Road

M229PY

Nearbrook Road

M229WE

Broadoak Road

M224SX

Robeson Way

M224ZA

Whitsand Road

M225DG

Peel Hall Road

M225EZ

Muter Avenue

M225FS

Bleak Hey Road

M229AP

Keasdon Avenue

M229HU

Moat Gardens

M229ND

Newhey Road

M229NT

Nearbrook Road

M229PN

Broadoak Road

M229PQ

Poundswick Lane

M225DT

Peel Hall Road

M225GS

Ardmore Walk

M229AR

Grindleton Avenue

M229TB

Crossacres Road

M224ZB

Turnbury Road

M225JF

Holliney Road

M229TE

Woodhouse Lane

M225DA

Ardenfield Drive

M229HQ

Gorsey Road

M229UX

Brownley Road

M224GG

Brownley Road

M224GJ

Sharston

M225AJ

Ketley Walk

M225BT

Crossacres Road

M225HF

Simonsway

M229NL

Roughey Gardens

M229PF

Honford Road

M229QY

Beckton Gardens

M229SR

Ryeburn Avenue

M224PG

Stancliffe Road

M224XA

Grosvenor Gardens

M225AD

Crossacres Road

M225AN

Studland Road

M229GF

Gladeside Road

M229JN

Gorsey Road

M229WB

Newhey Road

M229WF

Broadoak Road

Data Sources

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