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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
83.56(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.54(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.04(+123%)
Public order
20.04(+99%)
Vehicle crime
19.03(+216%)
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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Moston area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,761 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
Detached6£298,500
Flats2£162,000
Semi-Detached73£230,000
Terraced46£186,550

10 years median price trend in Moston

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

All postcodes in Moston

M409NF

Penn Street

M409WJ

Moston Lane

M94BN

Clough Road

M94FJ

Ibberton Walk

M400AT

St Marys Road

M403LD

Chelston Avenue

M405FD

Langworthy Road

M409DS

Douglas Street

M409WA

Worsley Avenue

M400BG

Lightbowne Road

M403GG

Chauncy Road

M403QY

Moston Lane East

M405HD

Neilston Avenue

M405LE

Craigslands Avenue

M405NR

Moston

M409DB

Lightbowne Road

M409JN

Kenyon Lane

M409NY

Bute Street

M409QL

Moston Lane

M405HS

Kenyon Lane

M405NW

Moston

M409BA

Lightbowne Road

M409PZ

Grassington Avenue

M94NS

Silton Street

M94WG

Lizmar Terrace

M400BA

Clapham Street

M405LN

Halliford Road

M405NZ

Moston

M409BT

Webdale Drive

M409DP

Mcconnell Road

M409HZ

Bluestone Road

M409LP

Winnie Street

M94EN

Westhide Walk

M94WQ

Brocklehurst Street

M400AN

Reedsdale Road

M400DF

Lightbowne Road

M403NL

Broadway

M403QR

Chauncy Road

M403RG

Parkfield Road North

M403TH

Edith Cliff Walk

M405EP

Langworthy Road

M405EW

Attleboro Road

M405HU

Joyce Street

M405NE

Alfreton Walk

M405NX

Whinmoor Walk

M405PA

Hugo Street

M409HY

Bluestone Road

M409JP

Kenyon Lane

M409JZ

Caledon Avenue

M409LA

Moston Lane

M409LY

Ebsworth Street

M409WE

Pym Street

M409WT

Moston Lane

M94EJ

Polden Walk

Data Sources

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