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Moss Side West

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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

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side West Population

11,887

Population density

9,422.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£152,500	£152,500	£152,500	£152,500	£152,500
Flats	5	£180,000	£148,800	£160,000	£192,500	£198,500
Terraced	25	£210,000	£138,000	£195,000	£222,000	£274,000

10 years median price trend in Moss Side West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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