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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

M167ES

Stonesby Close

M147HZ

Driffield Street

M167FG

Westerling Way

M167JT

Quinney Crescent

M167NF

Brentwood Street

M144JR

Fred Tilson Close

M147LZ

Princess Road

M167DW

Darncombe Close

M144JT

Broadfield Road

M144RD

Claremont Road

M167JS

Isobel Close

M167UG

Selworthy Road

M167AT

Selworthy Road

M167LF

Radley Street

M167NS

Fairman Street

M144UP

Cowesby Street

M167DD

Quinney Crescent

M144LL

Great Western Street

M167DB

Sewerby Street

M167LU

Crosshill Street

M167EX

Withington Road

M167HG

Brentwood Street

M147JL

Parkside Road

M167ND

Whitnall Street

M144US

Rosebery Street

M167EU

Sedgeborough Road

M167FB

Alexandra Road

M144JW

Tyldesley Street

M167LL

Greame Street

M167LX

Fairman Street

M155PD

Moss Lane West

M167DH

Moss Lane East

M167FR

Sedgeborough Road

M167NW

Greame Street

M144RE

Princess Road

M144SY

Barnhill Street

M144SA

Beresford Street

M167DT

Axon Square

M144JP

Kensington Street

M144SB

Beresford Street

M144UN

Cowesby Street

M147JX

Parkside Road

M167JE

Barleycroft Street

M144JX

Sam Cowan Close

M167EA

Westerling Way

M167JP

Greame Street

M167TX

Triscombe Way

M144WD

Normanby Street

M167BA

Alexandra Road

M167YB

Thorncombe Road

M144NF

Albemarle Street

M167EN

Flaxpool Close

M144UB

Crondall Street

M147JB

Markington Street

M147JT

Broadfield Road

M167UH

Selworthy Road

M144JE

Upper Lloyd Street

M144ND

Salisbury Street

M167AD

Bold Street

M144AW

Moss Side

M167AA

Hulton Street

M167EW

Dunsmore Close

M144UH

Caythorpe Street

M167AX

Selworthy Road

M167DE

Crosscliffe Street

M167HE

Raby Street

M167NB

Quinney Crescent

M144LT

Monton Street

M144LZ

Moss Lane East

M144TU

Claremont Road

M144UT

Rosebery Street

M147JQ

Regent Avenue

M167LN

Bedwell Street

M144RU

Hartington Street

M144BT

Bowes Street

M144RW

Hartington Street

M167BZ

Moss Side

M167DP

Sargent Drive

M167DY

Quinney Crescent

M167FH

Catherston Road

M167JB

Staycott Street

M167NP

Kenside Street

M167PD

Pepperhill Road

M144UD

Caythorpe Street

M144RP

Hartington Street

M167DS

Darncombe Close

M167JQ

Raby Street

M144TF

Bowes Street

M144UZ

Bowes Street

M167AH

Alexandra Road

M167AP

Whitswood Close

M167DA

Wilcock Street

M144TZ

Crondall Street

M167LQ

Grierson Street

M167NT

Escott Street

M144RG

Claremont Road

M144UQ

Cowesby Street

M167DJ

Raby Street

M167HB

Plainsfield Street

M144TH

Princess Road

Data Sources

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