Postcode insights

M22 9GW

Mottershead Road

Woodhouse Park

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Detailed insights for M22 9GW

Overview

Postcode M22 9GW is located in a major urban area, within the Woodhouse Park 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 204.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kirkup Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
204
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.8%
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 142 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 South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.8%

Approximately 70.8% 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 293 ft away from M22 9GW.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central near M22 9GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 9GW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M22 9GW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKirkup GardensLargeWalking directions to Kirkup Gardens

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
9,708.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
98.41(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.51(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.63(+129%)
Public order
20.63(+104%)
Other theft
14.29(+117%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
71.04%
Other White
27
7.38%
African
21
5.74%
Indian
11
3.01%
Other
10
2.73%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
30.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.06%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.81%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
65
45.14%
Social rents from council
37
25.69%
Owns outright
19
13.19%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.25%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Woodhouse Park

Median price£234,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £271K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Woodhouse Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodhouse Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£565,000£382
Semi-Detached42£260,500£292
Terraced42£235,300£250
Flats19£145,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodhouse Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhouse Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,000£142,000£120,000£125,000
2017£284,975£146,500£145,750£127,000
2018£251,000£130,000£151,000£140,000
2019£252,500£145,000£164,000£158,000
2020£265,000£122,000£173,000£165,000
2021£265,000£126,250£188,450£180,000
2022£277,750£148,000£205,750£210,000
2023£265,000£152,500£225,000£215,000
2024£352,000£162,653£235,000£225,000
2025£470,000£158,000£242,500£230,000
2026£1,050,000£135,000£275,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhouse Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhouse Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£244£150£146
2017£232£232£163£149
2018£218£228£165£165
2019£260£232£185£176
2020£258£226£188£179
2021£308£222£218£206
2022£345£259£235£234
2023£340£218£254£244
2024£358£252£271£258
2025£355£265£280£249
2026£408£211£311£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhouse Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodhouse Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202521, Robertscroft Close, Manchester, M22 9GLTerracedFreehold£205,000
24 Jul 2025153, Mottershead Road, Manchester, M22 9GPTerracedFreehold£206,800
03 Mar 202534, Mottershead Road, Manchester, M22 9GNTerracedFreehold£218,000
24 Mar 202541, Elderburn Road, Manchester, M22 9BDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
28 Mar 202579, Mottershead Road, Manchester, M22 9QGTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the M22 9GW postcode area, located within Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 9GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryManchester Enterprise AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaveley Hey Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePiper Hill High SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 9GW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 9GW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miGladeside Local StoreGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Gladeside Local Store
0.2 miNisa LocalGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miLazbathGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Lazbath
0.4 miBargain Booze PlusPodsmead Road, Manchester, M22 1UBWalking directions to Bargain Booze Plus

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

Local councillors

Astrid Johnson

Woodhouse Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardWoodhouse ParkE05011381
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Benchill South & Wythenshawe CentralE02001094
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 050CE01005090
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 9GW

Is M22 9GW (Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central) safe?

The area around M22 9GW records about 204 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 9GW?

The median sale price around M22 9GW in Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central is £234,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 9GW?

There are 14 schools close to M22 9GW, including Manchester Enterprise Academy (Good), Haveley Hey Community School (Good) and Piper Hill High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 9GW?

The closest station to M22 9GW is Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 588 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 9GW?

M22 9GW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M22 9GW (Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 9GW is Mike Kane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Astrid Johnson (Green 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.