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Moss Side

About

Moss Side is a densely populated inner-city ward located directly south of Manchester city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It contains several large parks, including the expansive Alexandra Park with its distinctive Gothic lodge. Moss Side is also home to the Manchester College's Openshaw Campus, providing further education services to the local community.

The ward is well-connected by major roads like Princess Road and has a long-established multicultural population. Local commerce centres on the bustling precincts of Claremont Road and Great Western Street. Moss Side is historically known for the Moss Side Leisure Centre, a significant community hub that has hosted major sporting events. The area forms part of the larger regeneration efforts within Manchester's southern neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Moss Side has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.4% 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 £38,942 per year. There are 5 schools in Moss Side: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Moss Side is home to around 21,275 people, with a population density of about 12,963.1 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

119

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side Population

21,275

Population density

12,963.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.51(-10%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.5(+26%)

Burglary

19.08(+243%)

Public order

13.58(+35%)

Vehicle crime

12.83(+113%)

North West average

Demographics

African

5,058

23.78%

British

3,874

18.21%

Pakistani

2,450

11.52%

Arab

1,538

7.23%

Caribbean

1,489

Total population: 21,273

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,247

33.05%

No qualifications

3,520

22.17%

Level 3 (A level)

3,299

20.78%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,551

9.77%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,344

8.47%

Total 16+ residents: 15,874

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£152,500	£152,500	£152,500	£152,500	£152,500
Flats	5	£180,000	£148,800	£160,000	£192,500	£198,500
Semi-Detached	2	£185,500	£158,050	£170,250	£200,750	£212,950
Terraced	63	£220,000	£145,500	£201,000	£240,500	£294,400

10 years median price trend in Moss Side

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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