Postcode insights

M22 8UE

Hollyhedge Road

Northenden

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Detailed insights for M22 8UE

Overview

Postcode M22 8UE 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 very high crime levels, with around 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hollyhedge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
79.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79.5%

Approximately 79.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M22 8UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill North & Sharston near M22 8UE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 8UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M22 8UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHollyhedge ParkLargeWalking directions to Hollyhedge Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
4,372.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.87(+55%)
Shoplifting
23.86(+313%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.3(+13%)
Public order
18.78(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.27(+103%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
73.42%
Other White
15
6.33%
Caribbean
10
4.22%
Arab
9
3.8%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
3.38%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
41.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
13.48%
Apprenticeship
17
9.55%
Level 3 (A level)
17
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
53.57%
Social rents from council
29
25.89%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.82%
Owns outright
6
5.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.36%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Northenden

Median price£286,750
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £386K

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.

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
Detached11£474,996£333
Semi-Detached61£345,300£337
Terraced36£258,250£311
Flats23£155,000£247

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£485,000£157,000£350,000£256,500
2026£364,975£137,500£335,000£252,000
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£359£247£331£298
2026£337£201£371£325
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 8UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 2025115, Woodhouse Lane, Manchester, M22 8JXTerracedFreehold£250,000
10 Mar 202625, Newhey Avenue, Manchester, M22 8LPTerracedFreehold£195,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 6, 3, Hollyhedge Court Road, Manchester, M22 4ZPFlatsLeasehold£155,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 24, 3, Hollyhedge Court Road, Manchester, M22 4ZPFlatsLeasehold£149,062
28 Feb 2025Flat 44, 3, Hollyhedge Court Road, Manchester, M22 4ZPFlatsLeasehold£114,000

Schools

In the M22 8UE postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 8UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaveley Hey Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBenchill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 8UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 8UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons DailyHollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 9UFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miAsda214 Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 4QNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miJiva'sNettlebarn Road, Manchester, M22 8HGWalking directions to Jiva's

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 8UE, 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 049CE01005089
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 8UE

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

The area around M22 8UE records about 140 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.

What is the average house price near M22 8UE?

The median sale price around M22 8UE in Benchill North & Sharston is £286,750 (about £315 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 8UE?

There are 15 schools close to M22 8UE, including Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good), Haveley Hey Community School (Good) and Benchill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 8UE?

The closest station to M22 8UE is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 262 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 8UE?

M22 8UE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.