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Moss Side West

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About

Moss Side West is a residential district directly south of Manchester city centre. The area is defined by its grid of Victorian terraced streets, which are interspersed with post-war housing estates and modern apartment developments. Hulme Park provides a significant green space on its northern edge, while several local primary schools serve the community. The housing mix includes both owner-occupied and social rental properties, creating varied streetscapes.

The area is notably home to the Moss Side Leisure Centre and Powerhouse Library, key local amenities. Princess Parkway forms a major transport route along its eastern boundary. While historically associated with industry, the current landscape is predominantly domestic, with local businesses concentrated along main roads like Claremont Road. The demographic is relatively young, with a higher-than-average proportion of families living in the area.

Area overview

On average Moss Side West has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 57.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year. There are 1 schools in Moss Side West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moss Side West is home to around 11,887 people, with a population density of about 9,422.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side West Population
11,887
Population density
9,422.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.41(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.39(-17%)
Public order
7.91(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.88(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
3,867
32.54%
British
1,469
12.36%
Pakistani
1,259
10.59%
Caribbean
1,241
10.44%
Arab
886
7.45%
Total population: 11,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,585
30.87%
No qualifications
2,162
25.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,261
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
11.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,374

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,654
40.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,010
24.51%
Social rents from council
617
14.97%
Owns with a mortgage
389
9.44%
Owns outright
331
8.03%
Total households: 4,121

Property prices in Moss Side West

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Moss Side West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moss Side West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Side West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£152,500
Flats5£180,000
Terraced25£210,000

10 years median price trend in Moss Side West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side West.

All postcodes in Moss Side West

M144JN

Broadfield Road

M167BY

Princess Road

M167BS

Claremont Road

M144LJ

Fernleaf Street

M147JG

Parkside Road

M167AG

Bold Street

M144BR

Moss Side

M144ST

Raby Street

M144WF

Broadfield Road

M167AF

Adscombe Street

M167AL

Bland Street

M167DU

Sharcott Close

M167EP

Walford Street

M144TA

Elmswood Avenue

M144UR

Rosebery Street

M167AY

Allerford Street

M167JW

Crosshill Street

M144UW

Cowesby Street

M167DG

Shoreham Close

M167JA

Crosshill Street

M144JL

Horace Barnes Close

M144RR

Claremont Road

M144RT

Claremont Road

M144UE

Caythorpe Street

M144JZ

Sammy Cookson Close

M144SP

Cardigan Terrace

M144UX

Rosebery Street

M167DL

Sargent Drive

M144NE

Cadogan Street

M144RS

Claremont Road

M144SL

Great Western Street

M144SX

Barnhill Street

M144WE

Broadfield Road

M167DQ

Sargent Drive

M147JJ

Broadfield Road

M167EF

Sedgeborough Road

M167ET

Catesby Road

M167LA

Moss Side

M167NZ

Escott Street

M167UB

Bishop Close

M144JQ

Greame Street

M147JP

Yew Tree Avenue

M144UL

Caythorpe Street

M155QL

Anvil Place

M167AJ

Merriman Street

M144SS

Ainsty Road

M144TT

Claremont Road

M147LT

Princess Road

M167DZ

Caston Close

M167FS

Westerling Way

M167JL

Russell Street

M144EL

Bowes Street

M144LN

Great Western Street

M144TY

Claremont Road

M144UF

Caythorpe Street

M167DF

Criccieth Street

M167EZ

Woodhead Street

M167EL

Portman Road

M144FA

Barnhill Street

M144UA

Crondall Street

M167GJ

Bradstock Road

M167YA

Thorncombe Road

M144JY

Billy Meredith Close

M147JU

Parkside Road

M144JF

Claremont Road

M144RH

Moss Side

M167LD

Great Western Street

M144BG

Moss Side

M144SU

Raby Street

M167DN

Quinney Crescent

M167DR

Sewerby Street

M147JW

Laurel Avenue

M167LG

Brentwood Street

M167LW

Yeovil Street

M144RQ

Hartington Street

M147JA

Cranswick Street

M147JR

Elmswood Avenue

M167AB

Bold Street

M167AQ

Adscombe Street

M167HU

Sedgeborough Road

M167PE

Pepperhill Road

M144RZ

Beresford Street

M167LY

Portstone Street

M144SN

Great Western Street

M144TB

Bowes Street

M144UY

Whalley Range

M167EB

Whitnall Street

M144TG

Bowes Street

M144RA

Great Western Street

M167LH

Moss Side

M167NE

Great Western Street

M144SW

Westwood Street

M147HY

Lloyd Street South

M167JX

Great Western Street

M167LE

Brentwood Street

M167LZ

Great Western Street

M144UG

Cowesby Street

M144WH

Broadfield Road

M167AE

Quantock Street

M167AW

Westerling Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.