Postcode M22 8AB is located in a major urban area, within the Northenden ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Benchill North & Sharston area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Benchill North & Sharston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Benchill North & Sharston has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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.
The average income per household in Benchill North & Sharston is £42,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from M22 8AB.
Benchill North & Sharston near M22 8AB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 0.8 mi | Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £474,996 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £345,300 | £337 |
| Terraced | 36 | £258,250 | £311 |
| Flats | 23 | £155,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £89,450 | £196,750 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £323,000 | £144,500 | £200,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £327,000 | £112,500 | £226,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £118,500 | £225,000 | £175,500 |
| 2020 | £333,750 | £133,500 | £231,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £138,750 | £258,500 | £231,750 |
| 2022 | £488,500 | £175,000 | £300,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £454,500 | £148,950 | £362,000 | £256,500 |
| 2024 | £479,998 | £155,000 | £325,000 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | £485,000 | £157,000 | £350,000 | £256,500 |
| 2026 | £364,975 | £137,500 | £335,000 | £252,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £140 | £209 | £215 |
| 2017 | £230 | £217 | £213 | £229 |
| 2018 | £255 | £165 | £224 | £207 |
| 2019 | £254 | £180 | £244 | £207 |
| 2020 | £294 | £200 | £246 | £239 |
| 2021 | £271 | £208 | £279 | £278 |
| 2022 | £338 | £249 | £305 | £304 |
| 2023 | £376 | £232 | £332 | £296 |
| 2024 | £401 | £251 | £327 | £295 |
| 2025 | £359 | £247 | £331 | £298 |
| 2026 | £337 | £201 | £371 | £325 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8AB.
In the M22 8AB postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Altrincham Road, Manchester, M22 9AF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 9UF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Jiva's | Nettlebarn Road, Manchester, M22 8HG | Walking directions to Jiva's |
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 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Jane Moran
Northenden - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Kane
Wythenshawe and Sale East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M22 8AB records about 96 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.
The median sale price around M22 8AB in Benchill North & Sharston is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M22 8AB, including Benchill Primary School (Good), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good) and Southern Cross School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M22 8AB is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 778 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M22 8AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 463 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 8AB is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Jane Moran (Labour 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.