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Moston West

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About

Moston West is a residential area located in north Manchester, approximately 3 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with some semi-detached and council properties. Local amenities include small shops, takeaways, and pubs along Moston Lane, serving the immediate community.

The area has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting to Manchester city center and surrounding neighborhoods. Nearby green spaces include Broadhurst Park, home to FC United of Manchester, and Moston Fairway, a linear park following a former railway line. The area has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, reflecting Manchester's changing demographics.

Area overview

On average Moston West has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Moston West is £34,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Moston West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

18%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Moston West Population

9,272

Population density

6,830 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Moston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,761 up to £330,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£326,000	£326,000	£326,000	£326,000	£326,000
Flats	1	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000
Semi-Detached	31	£227,000	£163,000	£205,000	£240,000	£268,500
Terraced	22	£170,000	£107,200	£142,750	£184,000	£229,250

10 years price trend in Moston West

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Data Sources

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

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