Postcode insights

M22 4YD

The Old Courtyard

Sharston

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Detailed insights for M22 4YD

Overview

Postcode M22 4YD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
11.3%
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

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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 139 ft away from M22 4YD.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill North & Sharston near M22 4YD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 4YD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M22 4YD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHollyhedge ParkLargeWalking directions to Hollyhedge Park
0.4 miGatley HillSmallWalking directions to Gatley Hill

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
2,007.8 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
189
73.83%
Other
16
6.25%
Other White
11
4.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.34%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
33.67%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.29%
No qualifications
26
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
37.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
32.17%
Owns outright
20
17.39%
Other social rented
12
10.43%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 4YD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 4YD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202613, The Old Courtyard, Manchester, M22 4YDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£315,000
28 Aug 2025120, Altrincham Road, Manchester, M22 4USDetachedLeasehold£384,995
15 Apr 20254, Grosvenor Gardens, Manchester, M22 4XADetachedFreehold£337,500
18 Dec 202520, Edgecote Close, Manchester, M22 4UTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£338,000
28 Feb 202521, Edgecote Close, Manchester, M22 4UTTerracedLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the M22 4YD postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 4YD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCrossacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryGatley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 4YD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda214 Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 4QNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco Express63 Church Road, Stockport, SK8 4ESWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food72 Church Road, Manchester, SK8 4NQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4YD, 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 Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 4YD

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

The area around M22 4YD 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 4YD?

The median sale price around M22 4YD 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 4YD?

There are 13 schools close to M22 4YD, including Crossacres Primary Academy (Outstanding), Gatley Primary School and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 4YD?

The closest station to M22 4YD is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 760 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 4YD?

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

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 4YD 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.