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About

Moss Side is a small residential area located within the parish of Farington in South Ribble. The area is characterised by its housing estates and proximity to the M6 motorway, which runs along its western edge. It sits near the larger settlements of Leyland and Preston, providing access to their amenities.

The area is largely residential, with local facilities including a primary school and community centre. A notable local landmark is the former Leyland Motors social and athletic club grounds, reflecting the area's historical connections to the surrounding industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Moss Side has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moss Side is £49,847 per year. There are 2 schools in Moss Side: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moss Side is home to around 5,051 people, with a population density of about 973.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side Population
5,051
Population density
973.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.74(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.34(+36%)
Other theft
5.54(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-40%)
Other crime
2.77(+10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,767
94.38%
Other White
103
2.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.55%
Indian
23
0.46%
Other Asian
20
0.4%
Total population: 5,051

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,302
31.47%
Level 3 (A level)
803
19.41%
No qualifications
662
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
582
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 4,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
821
38.85%
Owns with a mortgage
757
35.83%
Other social rented
311
14.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
163
7.71%
Social rents from council
30
1.42%
Total households: 2,113

Property prices in Moss Side

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £242,725 in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moss Side 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£307,500
Flats1£117,000
Semi-Detached18£212,500
Terraced9£130,000

10 years median price trend in Moss Side

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

All postcodes in Moss Side

PR267SL

School Lane

PR267UB

Cheetham Meadow

PR267UD

Barn Croft

PR267YD

Nookfield

PR267UP

Robin Hey

PR267XA

St James Gardens

PR267XN

Smiths Croft

PR267AE

Middlefield

PR267RU

Pasture Field Close

PR267UA

Cheetham Meadow

PR267UZ

The Meadow

PR251XX

Hoghton Road

PR267DB

Leviathon Drive

PR267DX

Moss Side

PR267PB

Longmeanygate

PR267XX

The Laund

PR267SS

Old School Close

PR267AN

Highgrove Court

PR267AG

Parsonage Close

Data Sources

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