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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

M224PH

Stancliffe Road

M224PN

Norwell Road

M225AQ

Sharston

M225EX

Calve Croft Road

M229ZE

Mayfair Road

M229LX

Broadoak Road

M229PA

Honford Road

M229UT

Mayfair Road

M229UU

Mayfair Road

M224GY

Briar Crescent

M224PD

Fenside Road

M225DB

Creden Avenue

M224WY

Altrincham Road

M225DJ

Ardenfield Drive

M225HT

Haslington Road

M225TL

Ashurst Road

M229BN

Glade Brook Gardens

M229NN

Woodhouse Lane

M229PR

Felton Avenue

M229TA

Cedars Road

M229WS

Ashcott Avenue

M224QG

Sharston

M224QT

Rotherby Road

M224UW

Finchwood Road

M224UY

Calderbeck Way

M224WZ

Fenside Road

M225BG

Studland Road

M225ET

Wilks Avenue

M229NG

Littlewood Road

M229WA

Littlewood Road

M229ZD

Croftlands Road

M225FE

Brinkshaw Avenue

M225HJ

Peel Hall Road

M229SY

Cedars Road

M224RB

Leestone Road

M225EN

Haythorp Avenue

M225JJ

Holliney Road

M224TY

Robeson Way

M225GW

Glenarm Walk

M225HE

Peel Hall Road

M229AT

Littlewood Road

M229YE

Croftlands Road

M224PP

Dunstall Road

M224ZD

Hilton Road

M225AT

Cadnam Drive

M225DW

Peel Hall Road

M225FW

Longwood Road

M225HB

Peel Hall Road

M225HL

Munro Avenue

M225JR

Patch Croft Road

M224PB

Larkhall Rise

M225JS

Patch Croft Road

M229JA

Nearmaker Avenue

M229ST

Longmere Avenue

M229WD

Newhey Road

M224PS

Stancliffe Road

M224RN

Leestone Road

M224YR

Petworth Close

M225AY

Glenby Avenue

M229JG

Nearmaker Road

M229PW

Broadoak Road

M229XS

Merrick Avenue

M229XZ

Solway Road

M224GR

Covert Road

M229RA

Greenwood Road

M229SN

Kenninghall Road

M224UP

Oakcroft Way

M224UT

Edgecote Close

M225FT

Wilks Avenue

M225JW

Pasture Field Road

M229JE

Gorsey Drive

M229SX

Musgrave Road

M229UW

Rippleton Road

M229WG

Fawley Grove

M224QU

Briar Crescent

M224ZP

Hollyhedge Court Road

M225JB

Lomond Road

M229GR

Somerton Avenue

M229TG

Sharston

M229XG

Meadowside Avenue

M229ZB

Tranby Close

Data Sources

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