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M22 8EB

Brookcroft Road

Northenden

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Overview

Postcode M22 8EB 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 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
67.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,020 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.1%

Approximately 67.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from M22 8EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill North & Sharston near M22 8EB 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 8EB
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)
0.8 mi

Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
9,190.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.12(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.58(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+5%)
Public order
8.89(-12%)
Other theft
5.75(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
67.14%
African
30
7.14%
Other White
24
5.71%
Other Black
18
4.29%
Indian
17
4.05%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
33.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
40.13%
Social rents from council
41
26.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.47%
Owns with a mortgage
21
13.82%
Owns outright
7
4.61%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Northenden

Median price£274,000
Price per sq ft£322
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £365K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Northenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£496,495£349
Semi-Detached58£317,375£355
Terraced39£262,000£323
Flats24£155,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£491,498£156,000£355,000£256,500
2026£358,000£150,000£321,250£257,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£362£247£333£298
2026£340£243£363£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202639, Shayfield Drive, Manchester, M22 8DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
29 Jun 20266, Shayfield Road, Manchester, M22 8DGTerracedFreehold£241,000
24 Nov 202546, Royalthorn Road, Manchester, M22 8ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
19 Sept 20255, Newhey Road, Manchester, M22 8LHTerracedFreehold£210,000
27 May 20258, Rothley Avenue, Manchester, M22 8EXTerracedFreehold£222,000

Schools

In the M22 8EB postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 8EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBenchill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSouthern Cross SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M22 8EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 8EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMylee'sBrownley Road, Manchester, M22 8UEWalking directions to Mylee's
0.3 miJiva'sNettlebarn Road, Manchester, M22 8HGWalking directions to Jiva's
0.3 miFamily ShopperBrownley Court Road, Manchester, M22 8AHWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miAldiAltrincham Road, Manchester, M22 9AFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miNisa LocalBrownley Court Road, Manchester, M22 9UEWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 8EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Jane Moran

Northenden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardNorthendenE05011374
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Benchill North & SharstonE02001093
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 049BE01005086
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 8EB

Is M22 8EB (Benchill North & Sharston) safe?

The area around M22 8EB 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.

What is the average house price near M22 8EB?

The median sale price around M22 8EB in Northenden is £274,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 8EB?

There are 13 schools close to M22 8EB, 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.

What is the nearest station to M22 8EB?

The closest station to M22 8EB is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 725 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 8EB?

M22 8EB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M22 8EB (Benchill North & Sharston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 8EB is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Jane Moran (Labour Party).