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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 area 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 median sale price in Sharston is £245,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £278,500. The nearest station is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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 557 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £279K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Sharston area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,499 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
Detached7£380,000£334
Semi-Detached47£260,000£325
Terraced37£246,500£316
Flats28£150,500£238

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£256,000£240,000
2026£361,150£145,000£258,125£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£316£279
2026£317£233£325£317
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 41 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
26 Jun 20265, Eldroth Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ASTerracedLeasehold£259,950
13 Jul 2026Flat 44, 6, Actonville Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ANFlatsLeasehold£133,500
30 Jun 2026Flat 25, 4, Actonville Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ANFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the M22 9UZ postcode area, located within Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for M22 9UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryCrossacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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
0.3 miHollyhedge StoresBrownley Road, Manchester, M22 4QNWalking directions to Hollyhedge Stores
0.4 miIcelandAinley Road, Manchester, M22 5RNWalking directions to Iceland

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 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near M22 9UZ?

The median sale price around M22 9UZ in Sharston is £245,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M22 9UZ?

There are 13 schools close to M22 9UZ, including Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good), Crossacres Primary Academy (Outstanding) and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

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 557 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).