Postcode insights

M22 9ZJ

Burdon Avenue

Sharston

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Detailed insights for M22 9ZJ

Overview

Postcode M22 9ZJ 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 high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60.7%
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 576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Benchill North & Sharston has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.7%

Approximately 60.7% 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 37 ft away from M22 9ZJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Benchill North & Sharston near M22 9ZJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M22 9ZJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Wythenshawe Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
9,190.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.97(+34%)
Shoplifting
20.58(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.81(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.87(+77%)
Public order
8.82(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
81.35%
Other White
22
5.7%
African
20
5.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.85%
Indian
4
1.04%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
27.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
39.26%
Social rents from council
29
21.48%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.78%
Owns outright
17
12.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Total households: 135

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9ZJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M22 9ZJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20253, Burdon Avenue, Manchester, M22 9ZJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Sept 202515, Mentone Crescent, Manchester, M22 9YHTerracedFreehold£235,000
04 Jul 20257, Shannon Road, Manchester, M22 9URSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,500
17 Sept 20251, Nisbet Avenue, Manchester, M22 5BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
07 Nov 202510, Waveney Road, Manchester, M22 9YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the M22 9ZJ postcode area, located within Benchill North & Sharston, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCrossacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M22 9ZJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M22 9ZJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStarfreeze Groceries35-37 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DWWalking directions to Starfreeze Groceries
0.2 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 miMorrisons DailyHollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 9UFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9ZJ, 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 049DE01005289
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M22 9ZJ

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

The area around M22 9ZJ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9ZJ?

The median sale price around M22 9ZJ 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 9ZJ?

There are 13 schools close to M22 9ZJ, including Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding), Crossacres Primary Academy (Outstanding) and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M22 9ZJ?

The closest station to M22 9ZJ is Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink), about 278 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M22 9ZJ?

M22 9ZJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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