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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

M229UX

Brownley Road

M225DW

Peel Hall Road

M229NQ

Panfield Road

M228HE

Hollyhedge Road

M229PX

Chesham Avenue

M224UB

Freshpool Way

M229SR

Ryeburn Avenue

M229WS

Ashcott Avenue

M224UP

Oakcroft Way

M224YQ

Petworth Close

M229NG

Littlewood Road

M224UJ

Altrincham Road

M229PB

Honford Road

M225ET

Wilks Avenue

M225DF

Leominster Drive

M225EJ

Garland Road

M229UE

Hollyhedge Road

M225GU

Chandler Close

M229XA

Brownley Road

M225EY

Calve Croft Road

M229HS

Moat Road

M229LX

Broadoak Road

M229SP

Delwood Gardens

M225DH

Leominster Drive

M225BS

Crossacres Road

M225FX

Lings Walk

M225HW

Chiseldon Avenue

M229TE

Woodhouse Lane

M229LR

Broadoak Road

M229QY

Beckton Gardens

M229SS

Musgrave Road

M229AT

Littlewood Road

M225JP

Gresty Avenue

M225AT

Cadnam Drive

M229UZ

Liffey Avenue

M229AS

Eldroth Avenue

M229XD

Woodend Road

M224UR

Stancliffe Road

M229NT

Nearbrook Road

M229GF

Gladeside Road

M229QZ

Gladeside Road

M225AX

Ashurst Road

M229SZ

Cedars Road

M229PH

Byfield Road

M225GQ

Rosslare Road

M229XF

Carrick Gardens

M229HZ

Gorsey Road

M225EN

Haythorp Avenue

M229TJ

Woodhouse Lane

M225JN

Lancelot Road

M229WQ

Newhey Road

M229NJ

Panfield Road

M229PN

Broadoak Road

M229UP

Croftlands Road

M229PY

Nearbrook Road

M224UD

Downes Way

M224XS

Starling Close

M229JJ

Nearmaker Road

M224PW

Fenside Road

M229TR

Sarn Avenue

M224GJ

Sharston

M224XA

Grosvenor Gardens

M229XY

Solway Road

M225JJ

Holliney Road

M229WA

Littlewood Road

M225FH

Garland Road

M225EF

Garland Road

M225BE

Ashurst Road

M229PW

Broadoak Road

M225SS

Storeton Close

M225HR

Haslington Road

M224PP

Dunstall Road

M225AY

Glenby Avenue

M229GR

Somerton Avenue

M229UD

Shannon Road

M229AR

Grindleton Avenue

M225HA

Calve Croft Road

M229PG

Broadoak Road

M225FQ

Calve Croft Road

M225BZ

Peel Hall Road

M224RN

Leestone Road

M229PS

Wynyard Road

M224PG

Stancliffe Road

M229YG

Mayfair Road

M225QP

Portrush Road

M225WG

Lagan Walk

M225BX

Nisbet Avenue

M229JE

Gorsey Drive

M225BD

Ashurst Road

M225HH

Coleby Avenue

M224TY

Robeson Way

M225BH

Sharston

M229TW

Garth Road

M225FL

Martock Avenue

M225DR

Crossacres Road

M229WD

Newhey Road

M229UT

Mayfair Road

M229SN

Kenninghall Road

M225HE

Peel Hall Road

M229WL

Panfield Road

Data Sources

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