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Moss Side

England / North West / Manchester / Moss Side

About

Moss Side is a residential area in Manchester, located just south of the city centre. It is bordered by Hulme, Whalley Range, and Chorlton-on-Medlock. The ward has a mix of terraced housing, flats, and green spaces, with Platt Fields Park being a notable feature. The area is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes serving the community.

Moss Side has a strong sense of local identity, with community centres and independent businesses playing a key role. The area has faced challenges in the past but has seen regeneration efforts in recent years. Its proximity to the universities and city centre makes it a practical location for students and workers. The ward also has cultural significance, with a history tied to Manchester’s music and sports scenes.

Area overview

On average Moss Side has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Moss Side is £31,905 per year. There are 5 schools in Moss Side: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side Population
21,275
Population density
12,963.1 per km²

Demographics

African
5,058
23.78%
British
3,874
18.21%
Pakistani
2,450
11.52%
Arab
1,538
7.23%
Caribbean
1,489
7%
Total population: 21,273

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
2,401
33.02%
Other social rented
2,313
31.81%
Owns with a mortgage
816
11.22%
Social rents from council
804
11.06%
Owns outright
696
9.57%
Total households: 7,271

Property prices in Moss Side

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£152,500
Flats7£190,000
Semi-Detached3£216,000
Terraced54£213,750

10 years price trend in Moss Side

All postcodes in Moss Side

M144HR

Great Western Street

M144AS

Walmer Street

M144BR

Moss Side West

M144DG

Ruskin Avenue

M144DR

Great Western Street

M144JG

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144LJ

Fernleaf Street

M144PL

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144ST

Raby Street

M144WF

Broadfield Road

M145AA

Grove Close

M147GR

Blue Moon Way

M147PP

Yew Tree Road

M167EP

Walford Street

M167AF

Adscombe Street

M167AG

Bold Street

M167AL

Bland Street

M167DU

Darncombe Close

M144BE

Brunt Street

M144UR

Rosebery Street

M145AH

Rusholme East

M145BL

Great Western Street

M145LR

Rusholme East

M145LS

Rusholme East

M145UL

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M145WG

Grandale Street

M147LF

Lloyd Street South

M147NJ

Dunworth Street

M147NQ

Blue Moon Way

M147PX

Redruth Street

M147WW

Wansford Street

M167AY

Allerford Street

M167DG

Shoreham Close

M167JA

Crosshill Street

M167JW

Crosshill Street

M144BY

Deramore Street

M144DD

Playfair Street

M144DT

Deramore Street

M144EG

Grantham Street

M144HF

Brunt Street

M144JL

Horace Barnes Close

M144JZ

Sammy Cookson Close

M144SP

Cardigan Terrace

M144UE

Caythorpe Street

M145WN

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M145UX

Walmer Street

M145XD

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M145XN

Whitecliff Close

M167DL

Sargent Drive

M144AQ

Heald Place

M144BL

Claremont Road

M144DZ

Acomb Street

M144EA

Heald Place

M144NE

Cadogan Street

M144RS

Claremont Road

M144SL

Great Western Street

M144SX

Barnhill Street

M144WE

Broadfield Road

M145NU

Claremont Road

M167EF

Bexington Road

M167ET

Catesby Road

M167DQ

Sargent Drive

M167LA

Moss Side West

M167NZ

Escott Street

M167UB

Bishop Close

M144JQ

Greame Street

M144PB

Heald Grove

M145NR

Hibbert Street

M145XH

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M147PU

Lowestoft Street

M147QD

Horton Road

M147QE

Horton Road

M155QL

Anvil Place

M167AJ

Merriman Street

M144SS

Ainsty Road

M144LN

Great Western Street

M145AL

Walmer Street East

M145DY

Walmer Street

M145ND

Platt Lane

M145TQ

Walmer Street

M145UG

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M145WP

Claremont Road

M147PJ

Eileen Grove West

M167DZ

Caston Close

M167FS

Westerling Way

M145WL

Heald Place

M144TY

Claremont Road

M144HA

Great Western Street

M144LG

Great Western Street

M144UF

Caythorpe Street

M145NJ

Heald Place

M145UN

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M145WQ

Grandale Street

M147PB

Claremont Road

M147PW

Arnside Street

M147WQ

Maine Road

M167EL

Portman Road

M167DF

Criccieth Street

M167EZ

Woodhead Street

M144DB

Roberts Avenue
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.