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About

Old Moat is a residential area in south Manchester, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes. The ward is bordered by Princess Parkway to the west and contains several local parks, including the expansive grounds of the former Hough End Hall. Its street pattern is largely defined by the circular routes of the surrounding council estates, creating a distinct neighbourhood feel away from main thoroughfares.

The area is served by local shopping parades on Mauldeth Road and Yew Tree Road, providing essential amenities. A notable community landmark is the modern St. Cuthbert's Church building, which serves as a local hub. The presence of the large Hough End playing fields offers significant green space for sports and recreation, contrasting with the dense housing that defines much of the ward's built environment.

Area overview

On average Old Moat has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 28.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Moat is £47,207 per year. The median sale price in Old Moat is £305,000 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £248,750 and £373,500. There are 2 schools in Old Moat: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Moat is home to around 15,364 people, with a population density of about 8,554.6 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Old Moat Population

15,364

Population density

8,554.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.61(-21%)

Burglary

25.06(+352%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.61(+20%)

Vehicle crime

15.36(+156%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.91(+32%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,677

56.48%

Pakistani

1,142

7.43%

Other White

898

5.84%

Arab

562

3.66%

African

524

3.41%

Total population: 15,364

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,403

41.19%

Level 3 (A level)

3,643

27.77%

No qualifications

1,760

13.42%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

994

7.58%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

758

5.78%

Total 16+ residents: 13,118

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,032

35.3%

Other social rented

1,155

20.07%

Owns with a mortgage

1,125

19.54%

Owns outright

788

13.69%

Social rents from council

473

8.22%

Total households: 5,756

Property prices in Old Moat

Median price: £305,000

Price per sq ft: £371

Sales (last 12 months): 123

Typical range (middle 50%): £249K – £374K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £371 per square foot) in Old Moat area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £919,930.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Moat over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Terraced	42	£329,000	£389	£262,625	£291,125	£498,750	£611,250
Semi-Detached	47	£325,000	£360	£217,500	£291,250	£385,000	£710,500
Flats	34	£219,250	£343	£138,000	£196,738	£239,375	£328,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Moat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Moat.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£442,500	£158,000	£192,000	£216,075
2017	£380,000	£170,000	£207,500	£200,000
2018	£240,000	£165,000	£216,250	£232,050
2019	£418,000	£158,000	£230,550	£228,500
2020	£400,000	£180,000	£242,000	£265,000
2021	£477,500	£180,000	£258,000	£300,500
2022	£555,000	£189,500	£300,000	£321,500
2023	£392,000	£185,500	£281,000	£297,500
2024	£632,500	£215,450	£299,150	£335,000
2025	—	£217,500	£308,000	£339,320
2026	—	£220,000	£345,000	£315,200

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Moat.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£238	£260	£204	£249
2017	£292	£271	£215	£222
2018	£264	£299	£233	£245
2019	£266	£309	£248	£244
2020	£305	£299	£268	£266
2021	£344	£307	£286	£294
2022	£444	£317	£326	£338
2023	£251	£314	£307	£322
2024	£383	£362	£329	£337
2025	—	£348	£337	£368
2026	—	£330	£371	£397

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541

Band B£1,798

Band C£2,055

Band D£2,312

Band E£2,826

Band F£3,340

Band G£3,853

Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Old Moat ward.

Local councillors

Sam Easterby-Smith

Old Moat - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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Property prices in Old Moat

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Moat

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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