Postcode insights

M22 9WQ

Newhey Road

Sharston

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Detailed insights for M22 9WQ

Overview

Postcode M22 9WQ 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 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
76.8%
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 2,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.8%

Approximately 76.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M22 9WQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill South & Wythenshawe Central near M22 9WQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 9WQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
6,627.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.94(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.1(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.74(+10%)
Public order
18.48(+82%)
Vehicle crime
17.64(+194%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
72.73%
African
28
8.21%
Other White
17
4.99%
Other Asian
11
3.23%
Indian
6
1.76%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
32.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
17.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
48%
Social rents from council
36
28.8%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Owns outright
8
6.4%
Total households: 125

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9WQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9WQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202649, Newhey Road, Manchester, M22 9NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
03 Jun 2025135, Woodhouse Lane, Manchester, M22 9WNTerracedFreehold£210,000
31 Jul 2025119, Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 8LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
24 Oct 20256, Nearmaker Road, Manchester, M22 9JGTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Nov 202524, Chesham Avenue, Manchester, M22 9PXTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M22 9WQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHaveley Hey Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBenchill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 9WQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 9WQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyHollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 9UFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miPremierGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miGladeside Local StoreGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Gladeside Local Store
0.3 miNisa LocalGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLazbathGladeside Road, Manchester, M22 9GQWalking directions to Lazbath

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 9WQ, 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 050DE01005091
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 9WQ

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

The area around M22 9WQ records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9WQ?

The median sale price around M22 9WQ 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 9WQ?

There are 16 schools close to M22 9WQ, including Haveley Hey Community School (Good), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good) and Benchill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 9WQ?

The closest station to M22 9WQ is Benchill (Manchester Metrolink), about 507 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 9WQ?

M22 9WQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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