Postcode M22 5EA is located in a major urban area, within the Woodhouse Park ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £35,805 per year. The nearest station is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 270.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 66.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £35,805 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from M22 5EA.
Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central near M22 5EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Woodhouse Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £565,000 | £382 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £260,500 | £292 |
| Terraced | 42 | £235,300 | £250 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 | £254 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216,000 | £142,000 | £120,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £284,975 | £146,500 | £145,750 | £127,000 |
| 2018 | £251,000 | £130,000 | £151,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £252,500 | £145,000 | £164,000 | £158,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £122,000 | £173,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £126,250 | £188,450 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £277,750 | £148,000 | £205,750 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £152,500 | £225,000 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | £352,000 | £162,653 | £235,000 | £225,000 |
| 2025 | £470,000 | £158,000 | £242,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £1,050,000 | £135,000 | £275,000 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216 | £244 | £150 | £146 |
| 2017 | £232 | £232 | £163 | £149 |
| 2018 | £218 | £228 | £165 | £165 |
| 2019 | £260 | £232 | £185 | £176 |
| 2020 | £258 | £226 | £188 | £179 |
| 2021 | £308 | £222 | £218 | £206 |
| 2022 | £345 | £259 | £235 | £234 |
| 2023 | £340 | £218 | £254 | £244 |
| 2024 | £358 | £252 | £271 | £258 |
| 2025 | £355 | £265 | £280 | £249 |
| 2026 | £408 | £211 | £311 | £254 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 5EA.
In the M22 5EA postcode area, located within Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 5EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Manchester, M22 5RP | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Ainley Road, Manchester, M22 5RN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Starfreeze Groceries | 35-37 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DW | Walking directions to Starfreeze Groceries |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 45-49 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Ruddpark Road, Manchester, M22 5HZ | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M22 5EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Astrid Johnson
Woodhouse Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Kane
Wythenshawe and Sale East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M22 5EA records about 270 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around M22 5EA in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £234,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M22 5EA, including St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding) and Haveley Hey Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M22 5EA is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 177 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M22 5EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 5EA is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Astrid Johnson (Green Party).
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.