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About

Moss Side ward lies within the borough of South Ribble, positioned to the east of the River Lostock. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. Its landscape includes green spaces and playing fields, contributing to its suburban feel. The ward is situated near the larger town of Leyland, with which it shares some services and transport links.

A notable local landmark is the Moss Side Mill chimney, a remnant of the area's industrial past connected to textile production. The ward contains several local schools and community centres that form hubs for residents. Road connections provide access to the M6 and M61 motorways, linking the area to wider Lancashire and beyond. The overall environment is one of a settled, functional suburb within the broader South Ribble district.

Area overview

On average Moss Side has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% 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. Moss Side is home to around 3,894 people, with a population density of about 785.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side Population
3,894
Population density
785.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.7(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.79(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(-14%)
Other theft
6.93(+5%)
Burglary
3.85(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,694
94.89%
Other White
74
1.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.49%
Other Asian
15
0.39%
Indian
14
0.36%
Total population: 3,893

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,016
31.99%
Level 3 (A level)
608
19.14%
No qualifications
493
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
456
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
317
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 3,176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
627
38%
Owns with a mortgage
558
33.82%
Other social rented
277
16.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
8.18%
Social rents from council
31
1.88%
Total households: 1,650

Property prices in Moss Side

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £321K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Side over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£317,500£257
Semi-Detached14£216,000£267
Terraced9£165,000£251
Flats1£150,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Side

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£113,000£160,000
2017£228,000£140,500£110,750
2018£217,000£142,500£108,500
2019£213,250£158,250£108,500
2020£268,500£155,475£98,000
2021£255,000£138,500£135,000
2022£311,500£231,995£123,500
2023£316,500£260,700£92,500
2024£333,500£234,650£251,745
2025£310,800£237,500£165,000
2026£320,000£173,000£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Side.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£185£135
2017£187£163£135
2018£181£173£141
2019£190£213£121
2020£196£183£111
2021£242£213£161
2022£263£249£140
2023£275£235£209
2024£262£235£221
2025£274£280£235
2026£255£233£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Side.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Moss Side

Is Moss Side safe?

Moss Side records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Moss Side?

The median sale price in Moss Side is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Moss Side?

Moss Side scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moss Side sits around rank 18,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Moss Side?

The average household income in Moss Side is around £49,847 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moss Side?

Moss Side is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mary Green (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael Anthony Green (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Moss Side

PR267RY

Pintail Close

PR267BU

Carrimore Close

PR267XY

The Laund

PR267AZ

Routeman Place

PR267LG

Woodvale

PR267RW

Avocet Court

PR267BT

Thornycroft Mews

PR267AG

Parsonage Close

PR267AB

Long Close

PR267YH

Richmond Court

PR267AD

Wheatfield

PR267TB

Longmeanygate

PR268LY

Nixon Lane

PR267XA

St James Gardens

PR267LD

Nixons Court

PR267AR

Blaydike Moss

PR267TZ

Aston Way

PR267DP

Gower Court

PR267SN

Dunkirk Lane

PR267AH

Long Moss

PR266RF

Calderbank Close

PR267UD

Barn Croft

PR267JY

Meadow Vale

PR267BA

Lion Gardens

PR267PF

Comet Road

PR267JQ

Hedgerows Road

PR267AX

Vista Vue Grove

PR266PD

Hugh Lane

PR267UL

Robin Hey

PR267UH

Greystones

PR267UP

Robin Hey

PR267QR

Bison Place

PR267BJ

Laird Drive

PR267UR

Robin Hey

PR267BH

Badger Drive

PR267RZ

Gillyflower Court

PR267AJ

Bolton Meadow

PR267UA

Cheetham Meadow

PR267YD

Nookfield

PR267SZ

The Orchards

PR267SX

Rhoden Road

PR267UW

Ashfields

PR267UY

Old Orchard Place

PR267AE

Middlefield

PR267QS

Clydesdale Place

PR267UZ

The Meadow

PR267BN

Chieftain Close

PR267DX

Grizedale Way

PR267XB

St James Gardens

PR267UB

Cheetham Meadow

PR267SF

Kirkwood Court

PR267BD

Constructor Close

PR267BE

Roadtrain Avenue

PR267AP

The Pines

PR267AT

Fossdale Moss

PR267XX

The Laund

PR267AA

Chelmsford Walk

PR267YA

Nookfield

PR267QL

Boxer Place

PR266TH

Longmeanygate

PR267BF

Steer Street

PR267DB

Leviathon Drive

PR267PB

Longmeanygate

PR251TF

Lansborough Close

PR267SB

Slater Lane

PR267QN

Marathon Place

PR266BE

Earnshaw Manor Court

PR267JR

Hedgerows Road

PR251TW

Moss Side

PR267UJ

Robin Hey

PR267LF

Paddock Avenue

PR253JZ

Hedgerows Road

PR267BP

Panther Street

PR266TE

Longmeanygate

PR267XN

Smiths Croft

PR267UN

Robin Hey

PR266BX

Moss Side

PR267UT

Hornby Croft

PR267YB

Nookfield

PR266TL

Narrow Lane

PR267SS

Old School Close

PR267BS

Lynx Place

PR267BW

Mastiff Close

PR267AW

Fernleigh

PR267AL

Fernleigh

PR266TQ

Jane Lane

PR267TG

The Glebe

PR267BQ

Albion Road

PR267BB

Retriever Street

PR266TN

Midge Hall Lane

PR267DZ

Douglas Crescent

PR267BG

Tiger Grove

PR267AS

Fossdale Moss

PR267SL

School Lane

PR267EW

Bison Place

PR266TD

Longmeanygate

PR253EY

Peregrine Place

PR267AN

Highgrove Court

PR267UX

Aston Way

PR267DD

Trojan Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.