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Moss Side

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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.

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.