Postcode insights

M22 9UZ

Liffey Avenue

Sharston

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Detailed insights for M22 9UZ

Overview

Postcode M22 9UZ is located in a major urban area, within the Sharston 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 270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
270
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 270.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.6%

Approximately 53.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from M22 9UZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central near M22 9UZ 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 9UZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 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
355
Population density
7,854 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
92.51(+1501%)
Violence and sexual offences
91.15(+144%)
Public order
46.59(+360%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.24(+152%)
Other theft
38.49(+483%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
77.62%
Other White
19
5.38%
Indian
12
3.4%
African
12
3.4%
Caribbean
7
1.98%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
25.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
35.1%
Owns outright
29
19.21%
Social rents from council
28
18.54%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.96%
Total households: 151

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9UZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 2025174, Crossacres Road, Manchester, M22 5BRTerracedFreehold£250,000
23 Jul 2025176, Crossacres Road, Manchester, M22 5BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 33, 6, Actonville Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ANFlatsLeasehold£120,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 44, 6, Actonville Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ANFlatsLeasehold£119,000
20 Mar 2026Apartment 8, 24, Sandycroft Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ALFlatsLeasehold£122,500

Schools

In the M22 9UZ postcode area, located within Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 9UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAshgate Specialist Support Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaveley Hey Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 9UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStarfreeze Groceries35-37 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DWWalking directions to Starfreeze Groceries
0.3 miMorrisons Daily45-49 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DWWalking 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

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 9UZ, 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 South & Wythenshawe CentralE02001094
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 050EE01005291
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 9UZ

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

The area around M22 9UZ records about 270 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 9UZ?

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

What schools are near M22 9UZ?

There are 14 schools close to M22 9UZ, including Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding), St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Haveley Hey Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 9UZ?

The closest station to M22 9UZ is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 102 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 9UZ?

M22 9UZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East covering M22 9UZ 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.