Postcode insights

M22 9AJ

Northcote Avenue

Sharston

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Detailed insights for M22 9AJ

Overview

Postcode M22 9AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sharston 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 Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
45%
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

45%

Approximately 45.0% 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 23 ft away from M22 9AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill North & Sharston near M22 9AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 9AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
566
Population density
5,918.2 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
311
55.24%
Other White
69
12.26%
Indian
66
11.72%
African
26
4.62%
Pakistani
19
3.37%
Total population: 563

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
30.66%
No qualifications
98
23.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
15.57%
Level 3 (A level)
54
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 424

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
28%
Owns with a mortgage
48
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
19%
Social rents from council
34
17%
Owns outright
20
10%
Total households: 200

Property prices in Sharston

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £275K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sharston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£455,000£304
Semi-Detached51£255,000£319
Terraced29£245,000£307
Flats21£154,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sharston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sharston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,000£125,000£147,500£147,000
2017£252,500£135,000£160,000£145,000
2018£270,000£127,000£170,000£153,500
2019£285,000£130,000£166,000£172,000
2020£307,000£131,000£206,500£175,375
2021£331,000£130,000£202,500£180,000
2022£377,575£149,000£232,000£202,000
2023£391,000£149,000£230,000£223,000
2024£398,251£150,000£250,000£230,000
2025£367,498£157,500£255,500£240,000
2026£269,250£146,000£252,000£231,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sharston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sharston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£172£183£174
2017£216£190£204£187
2018£230£198£205£205
2019£225£198£219£215
2020£269£197£267£229
2021£271£206£246£237
2022£318£221£281£268
2023£329£219£294£262
2024£338£250£328£294
2025£316£227£313£279
2026£194£230£325£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sharston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202688, Northcote Avenue, Manchester, M22 9AJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
15 Jan 20267, Northcote Avenue, Manchester, M22 9AJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
30 Jun 202540, Northcote Avenue, Manchester, M22 9AJTerracedFreehold£275,000
30 May 20259, Northcote Avenue, Manchester, M22 9AJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
04 Apr 202562, Northcote Avenue, Manchester, M22 9AJTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the M22 9AJ postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 9AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHaveley Hey Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAshgate Specialist Support Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 9AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 9AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 9UFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAsda214 Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 4QNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandAinley Road, Manchester, M22 5RNWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miFood PlusManchester, M22 5RPWalking directions to Food Plus
0.4 miHeron FoodsManchester, M22 5TSWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 9AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Maurice McCullough

Sharston - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardSharstonE05011378
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Benchill North & SharstonE02001093
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 049CE01005089
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 9AJ

Is M22 9AJ (Benchill North & Sharston) safe?

The area around M22 9AJ 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 9AJ?

The median sale price around M22 9AJ in Benchill North & Sharston is £245,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 9AJ?

There are 17 schools close to M22 9AJ, including Haveley Hey Community School (Good), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 9AJ?

The closest station to M22 9AJ is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 169 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 9AJ?

M22 9AJ 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 9AJ (Benchill North & Sharston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 9AJ is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Maurice McCullough (Reform UK).

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.