M22 area guide
Who lives in M22, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Manchester
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 50,371 (2024)
M22Postcode district · Manchester
What M22 is like
The M22 postcode district in Manchester covers 1,210 live postcodes and is home to about 50,371 people across 27 census neighbourhoods. 41.3% of households own their home, 15.9% rent privately and 41.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 53.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in M22 sold for a median of £250,000 over the year to August 2026.
How M22 compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Around the middle — 28.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 15% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.5 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
- 02A lot of social housingLook closer
41.6% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
- 03Well connectedPositive
6 stations within a mile and 54 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
M22 FAQs
01Is M22 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in M22?The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.
03Is M22 safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in M22?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers M22?M22 is in Manchester.
M22 is in Manchester.
06How well connected is M22?Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.