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Moston

England / North West / Manchester / Moston

About

Moston is a residential ward located in the northeast of Manchester. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with some semi-detached and council properties. It has good transport links, including Moston railway station and several bus routes connecting it to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and takeaways along Moston Lane, the main thoroughfare.

The ward is home to Broadhurst Park, which houses FC United of Manchester and provides green space for recreation. Schools such as Moston Fields Primary and St Mary’s RC Primary serve the community. While the area has faced economic challenges, it retains a strong sense of local identity. Recent developments include housing projects aimed at regeneration. Moston offers affordable living within easy reach of central Manchester.

Area overview

On average Moston has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Moston is £34,433 per year. There are 6 schools in Moston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 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
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £199,500 in Moston area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,761 up to £390,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£324,000
Flats2£117,500
Semi-Detached69£235,000
Terraced55£176,000

10 years price trend in Moston

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Data Sources

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