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Moston West

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About

Moston West sits in the northern sector of the City of Manchester, made up mainly of late-19th and mid-20th century housing, local shops and pockets of green space. Moston Brook runs along the southern edge of the area, forming a linear wildlife corridor and linking small reserves and playing fields. A notable local landmark is Broadhurst Park, the home ground of F.C. United of Manchester, which stands beside public recreation land that is used for football and community events. Streets are a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, with small retail parades and social clubs providing day-to-day services.

Community facilities include primary schools, a community centre and youth provision, plus allotments and volunteers' conservation projects along the brook. Bus routes connect Moston West with Manchester city centre and neighbouring districts, while local initiatives focus on improving green access and sports provision. The area is primarily residential but punctuated by public parks and sites where residents stage local fairs and sports fixtures.

Area overview

On average Moston West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year. There are 5 schools in Moston West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moston West is home to around 9,272 people, with a population density of about 6,830.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moston West Population
9,272
Population density
6,830 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.3(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.35(+36%)
Vehicle crime
21.25(+252%)
Public order
18.23(+81%)
Burglary
16.93(+204%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,674
50.43%
African
2,054
22.16%
Other White
473
5.1%
Chinese
340
3.67%
Pakistani
325
3.51%
Total population: 9,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,806
26.58%
No qualifications
1,718
25.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
14.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 6,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,055
29.94%
Owns outright
874
24.8%
Owns with a mortgage
856
24.29%
Social rents from council
312
8.85%
Other social rented
308
8.74%
Total households: 3,524

Property prices in Moston West

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Moston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,761 up to £326,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moston West 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 Moston West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£298,000
Flats1£120,000
Semi-Detached30£226,000
Terraced18£175,500

10 years median price trend in Moston West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moston West.

Data Sources

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