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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

M144FA

Barnhill Street

M144HQ

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144JF

Claremont Road

M144RH

Moss Side West

M144UA

Crondall Street

M145BJ

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M145NE

Grove Close

M145NG

Fleeson Street

M145XJ

Ellanby Close

M167GJ

Bradstock Road

M167LD

Great Western Street

M167YA

Thorncombe Road

M145NS

Grandale Street

M144BG

Moss Side West

M144BX

Great Southern Street

M144EH

Tommy Browell Close

M144FX

Kippax Street

M144JY

Billy Meredith Close

M144PW

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144SU

Raby Street

M145XE

Ealing Avenue

M167DN

Quinney Crescent

M167DR

Sewerby Street

M167AQ

Adscombe Street

M144AJ

Heald Grove

M144AL

Great Western Street

M144BH

Heald Place

M144DP

Ruskin Avenue

M144FZ

Parkfield Avenue

M144HL

Parkfield Avenue

M144HU

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144RQ

Hartington Street

M145NZ

Eva Street

M145UY

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M147WT

Thornton Road

M167AB

Bold Street

M167HU

Sedgeborough Road

M167LG

Brentwood Street

M167LW

Yeovil Street

M167PE

Pepperhill Road

M144HW

Whickham Close

M144DY

Acomb Street

M144HN

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144RZ

Beresford Street

M144SN

Great Western Street

M167EB

Whitnall Street

M145NT

Hibbert Street

M147NR

Dalton Avenue

M147PE

Carnforth Street

M167LY

Portstone Street

M144AX

Heald Place

M144DS

Great Western Street

M144ET

Maine Road

M144SW

Westwood Street

M145TP

Banff Road

M145UB

Walmer Street

M167JX

Great Western Street

M167LE

Brentwood Street

M167LZ

Great Western Street

M144AP

Great Western Street

M144ER

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

M144EU

Lloyd Street South

M144RA

Barnhill Street

M144UG

Cowesby Street

M144WH

Broadfield Road

M145XG

Ellanby Close

M147GG

Parkfield Street

M147NN

Amani Street

M147QF

Horton Road

M147WJ

Claremont Road

M147WR

Dorset Avenue

M167ES

Stonesby Close

M167AE

Quantock Street

M167AW

Westerling Way

M167LH

Moss Side West

M167NE

Great Western Street

M144EN

Parkfield Street

M144JR

Fred Tilson Close

M144PU

Fairbank Avenue

M145AE

Stenbury Close

M145WU

Claremont Road

M147PL

Chilworth Street

M147WS

Thornton Road

M167DW

Darncombe Close

M167FG

Westerling Way

M167JT

Quinney Crescent

M167NF

Brentwood Street

M144EP

Claremont Road

M144HX

Heald Place

M144JT

Broadfield Road

M145NL

Aldwych Avenue

M147NH

Rawcliffe Street

M147PY

Platt Lane

M147WP

Lowthorpe Street

M167AT

Selworthy Road

M167JS

Isobel Close

M167LF

Radley Street

M167NS

Fairman Street

M167UG

Bold Street

M145WZ

Rusholme West & Moss Side East

Data Sources

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