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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 1 schools in Moss Side: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moss Side is home to around 3,894 people, with a population density of about 785.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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
33.38(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.87(+77%)
Other theft
7.19(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(-23%)
Vehicle crime
3.6(-40%)
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

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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
Detached27£310,000
Flats1£117,000
Semi-Detached14£234,498
Terraced7£130,000

10 years median price trend in Moss Side

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

Data Sources

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