Postcode insights

M22 4WY

Altrincham Road

Sharston

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Detailed insights for M22 4WY

Overview

Postcode M22 4WY is located in a major urban area, within the Sharston ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Benchill North & Sharston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benchill North & Sharston is £42,300 per year. The nearest station is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hollyhedge Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Benchill North & Sharston is £42,300 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from M22 4WY.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill North & Sharston near M22 4WY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 4WY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M22 4WY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHollyhedge ParkLargeWalking directions to Hollyhedge Park

Area Profile

Population
141
Population density
5,107.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.02(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.61(-34%)
Vehicle crime
20.45(+241%)
Burglary
9.84(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
64
45.71%
Other White
18
12.86%
Indian
14
10%
Pakistani
13
9.29%
African
10
7.14%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
55.17%
Level 3 (A level)
21
18.1%
No qualifications
12
10.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 116

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
50%
Owns with a mortgage
17
22.97%
Owns outright
15
20.27%
Other social rented
2
2.7%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.7%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Sharston

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £275K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sharston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£455,000£304
Semi-Detached51£255,000£319
Terraced29£245,000£307
Flats21£154,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sharston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sharston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,000£125,000£147,500£147,000
2017£252,500£135,000£160,000£145,000
2018£270,000£127,000£170,000£153,500
2019£285,000£130,000£166,000£172,000
2020£307,000£131,000£206,500£175,375
2021£331,000£130,000£202,500£180,000
2022£377,575£149,000£232,000£202,000
2023£391,000£149,000£230,000£223,000
2024£398,251£150,000£250,000£230,000
2025£367,498£157,500£255,500£240,000
2026£269,250£146,000£252,000£231,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sharston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sharston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£172£183£174
2017£216£190£204£187
2018£230£198£205£205
2019£225£198£219£215
2020£269£197£267£229
2021£271£206£246£237
2022£318£221£281£268
2023£329£219£294£262
2024£338£250£328£294
2025£316£227£313£279
2026£194£230£325£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sharston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sharston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 4WY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 4WY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20252, Fenside Road, Manchester, M22 4WZFlatsLeasehold£148,000
24 Feb 20256, Fenside Road, Manchester, M22 4WZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£211,000
01 Dec 202545, Hilton Road, Manchester, M22 4ZDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£400,000
17 Apr 202530, Hilton Road, Manchester, M22 4ZDTerracedLeasehold£267,500
28 Feb 202537, Hilton Road, Manchester, M22 4ZDTerracedLeasehold£254,500

Schools

In the M22 4WY postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 4WY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrossacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryBenchill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 4WY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 4WY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda214 Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 4QNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 9UFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAldiAltrincham Road, Manchester, M22 9AFWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M22 4WY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Maurice McCullough

Sharston - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mike Kane

Wythenshawe and Sale East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyWythenshawe and Sale EastE14001602
WardSharstonE05011378
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Benchill North & SharstonE02001093
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 049EE01005295
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 4WY

Is M22 4WY (Benchill North & Sharston) safe?

The area around M22 4WY records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M22 4WY?

The median sale price around M22 4WY in Benchill North & Sharston is £245,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 4WY?

There are 12 schools close to M22 4WY, including Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good), Crossacres Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Benchill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 4WY?

The closest station to M22 4WY is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 661 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 4WY?

M22 4WY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M22 4WY (Benchill North & Sharston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 4WY is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Maurice McCullough (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.