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About

Moston is a residential area in northeast Manchester, marked by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and later 20th-century developments. The ward is anchored by several main roads, including Moston Lane and Broadway, which serve as local commercial hubs with a range of independent shops and services. The area is primarily residential in character, with green spaces like Moston Fairway providing community recreation areas.

A notable local landmark is Moston's former railway station, a structure that speaks to the area's historical development. The terrain includes gentle slopes towards the Irk Valley, and the community is served by several local schools and sports facilities. Public transport links connect the ward to Manchester city centre and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Moston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moston is £40,537 per year. There are 6 schools in Moston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moston is home to around 18,813 people, with a population density of about 5,459.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moston Population
18,813
Population density
5,459.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.51(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.54(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.04(+123%)
Public order
20.04(+98%)
Vehicle crime
19.03(+218%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,542
61.34%
African
2,841
15.1%
Other White
772
4.1%
Chinese
579
3.08%
Pakistani
546
2.9%
Total population: 18,816

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,728
26.05%
No qualifications
3,519
24.59%
Level 3 (A level)
2,262
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,872
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,619
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 14,312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,079
27.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,952
26.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,574
21.11%
Social rents from council
979
13.13%
Other social rented
657
8.81%
Total households: 7,456

Property prices in Moston

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Moston area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,580 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moston 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced49£190,500
Semi-Detached63£225,000
Flats2£162,000
Detached10£312,250

10 years median price trend in Moston

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

All postcodes in Moston

M405FT

Langworthy Road

M400AS

Shelley Street

M409JE

Bluestone Road

M94ET

Gilmour Terrace

M403TD

Bannatyne Close

M403GG

Chauncy Road

M94HE

Moston Lane

M405NF

Moston

M400AX

Dresden Street

M405HG

Lightbowne Road

M94EN

Westhide Walk

M94FW

Hodge Street

M94WS

Silton Street

M405WU

Hugo Street

M409JW

Moston Lane

M403PX

Dovestone Walk

M405LT

Moston

M94FQ

Rossendale Avenue

M409LZ

Moston Lane

M400AJ

Abbeydale Road

M405EE

Lightbowne Road

M94NZ

Moston

M405NA

Rollswood Drive

M403WB

Lindrick Close

M403GW

Whitecar Avenue

M405HE

Arbory Avenue

M94WG

Lizmar Terrace

M94QR

Leywell Road

M409DN

Brendon Avenue

M405EN

Attleboro Road

M403WU

Hoylake Close

M405LG

Moston

M94HL

Garnant Close

M405LE

Craigslands Avenue

M409JH

Deanway

M94EJ

Polden Walk

M403LE

Mandley Avenue

M403RL

Northfield Road

M400AP

Williams Road

M94WR

Ashley Lane

M409LP

Winnie Street

M400AF

Easedale Road

M403GF

Moston Lane East

M409BU

Walderton Avenue

M403RU

Kenwick Drive

M400GN

Rimsdale Drive

M400JA

Hollinwood Avenue

M94DF

Carnaby Street

M403SS

Belgrave Road

M400AY

St Marys Road

M403HY

Moston Lane East

M409DZ

Armitage Owen Walk

M94FN

Winston Road

M403LZ

Borland Avenue

M400BA

Clapham Street

M403TJ

Eastwood Avenue

M400BD

St Marys Road

M94FZ

Gill Street

M403SR

Belgrave Road

M400DF

Lightbowne Road

M403GH

Moston Lane East

M94EX

Oak Bank Avenue

M409JB

Bluestone Road

M94NY

Whitman Street

M405LL

Halliford Road

M400BL

St Marys Road

M409PA

Moston Lane

M403SL

Waters Edge

M403QW

Parkhurst Avenue

M94HG

Gill Street

M94HF

Moston Lane

M409JT

Scarborough Street

M403NQ

Bridport Avenue

M403LB

Kirkdale Avenue

M409DH

Kenyon Lane

M403PN

Repton Avenue

M409JN

Kenyon Lane

M405LJ

Moston

M403RW

Northfield Road

M403LY

Heppleton Road

M409DR

Spreadbury Street

M405LA

Colebrook Drive

M94HH

Moston Lane

M403NR

Nuthurst Road

M409EG

Oscar Street

M405HN

Kirkby Avenue

M94PE

Lily Lane

M405FP

Joan Street

M409JQ

Kenyon Lane

M94EQ

Clough Road

M409PN

Whernside Avenue

M409LB

Lisburn Road

M409HU

Edale Avenue

M403GL

Hazeldene Road

M405ND

Elmbridge Walk

M403GQ

Leabrook Drive

M409BQ

Blairhall Avenue

M409NY

Bute Street

M405HB

Joyce Street

M403NB

Dunsley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.