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M22 8FE

Northenden

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M22 8FE

Overview

Postcode M22 8FE is located in a major urban area, within the Northenden 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 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
62.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,048 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.5%

Approximately 62.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £35,805 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from M22 8FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central near M22 8FE 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 8FE
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)
0.7 mi

Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Martinscroft (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
7,318.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.4(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.83(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.49(-8%)
Public order
13.45(+33%)
Vehicle crime
9.11(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
67.81%
African
37
9.09%
Other White
21
5.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.19%
Pakistani
10
2.46%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
30.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.68%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.65%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
68
44.74%
Social rents from council
27
17.76%
Owns outright
26
17.11%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.89%
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 20258, Rothley Avenue, Manchester, M22 8EXTerracedFreehold£222,000
19 Sept 20255, Newhey Road, Manchester, M22 8LHTerracedFreehold£210,000
31 Jul 202512, Broadoak Road, Manchester, M22 8EPTerracedFreehold£180,000
26 May 202613, Broadoak Road, Manchester, M22 8FYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£222,000
19 Jun 202620, Broadoak Drive, Manchester, M22 8FWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the M22 8FE postcode area, located within Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHaveley Hey Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M22 8FE

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

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 8FE, 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 South & Wythenshawe CentralE02001094
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 050AE01005087
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-03-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 8FE

Is M22 8FE (Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central) safe?

The area around M22 8FE records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8FE?

The median sale price around M22 8FE 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 8FE?

There are 13 schools close to M22 8FE, including Benchill Primary School (Good), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good) and Haveley Hey Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 8FE?

The closest station to M22 8FE is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 715 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 8FE?

M22 8FE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M22 8FE (Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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