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M14 5LS

Moss Side

Manchester

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Overview

Postcode M14 5LS is located in a major urban area, within the Moss Side ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Rusholme East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rusholme East is £40,387 per year. The nearest station is Levenshulme, about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Platt Fields Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Rusholme East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,342 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Rusholme East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.8%

Approximately 32.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rusholme East is £40,387 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from M14 5LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rusholme East near M14 5LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M14 5LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlatt Fields ParkLargeWalking directions to Platt Fields Park
0.4 miBirchfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchfields Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
6,269.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
33.04(+496%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.35(-35%)
Vehicle crime
21.74(+263%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.22(-15%)
Public order
12.17(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
54
22.78%
Pakistani
33
13.92%
Indian
24
10.13%
Other Asian
24
10.13%
Other White
22
9.28%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
37.56%
No qualifications
46
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
41
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
48.09%
Other social rented
29
22.14%
Owns outright
14
10.69%
Social rents from council
14
10.69%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.87%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Moss Side

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £245K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Side over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£250,000£342
Terraced48£225,000£292
Semi-Detached2£217,500£254
Flats6£155,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Side

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,500£127,500£130,000
2017£120,000£177,000£135,500
2018£150,000£170,000£154,975
2019£124,250£110,000£150,500
2020£124,475£170,000£155,000
2021£129,950£180,000£165,000
2022£127,500£227,528£195,000
2023£128,500£270,000£196,000
2024£177,000£252,230£200,000
2025£160,000£185,500£217,500
2026£150,000£280,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Side.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£167£166
2017£187£186£158
2018£242£193£183
2019£194£100£177
2020£186£195£189
2021£204£203£209
2022£226£211£237
2023£212£279£247
2024£242£269£261
2025£263£233£279
2026£219£299£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Side.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moss Side in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 5LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M14 5LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025Apartment 6, The Exchange, 56, Dickenson Road, Manchester, M14 5STFlatsLeasehold£80,000
01 May 202612, Stanley Avenue, Manchester, M14 5HBTerracedFreehold£140,000
02 Sept 2025471, Claremont Road, Manchester, M14 5WUTerracedLeasehold£237,500
26 Mar 20258, Eva Street, Manchester, M14 5NXTerracedLeasehold£241,000
09 Jan 20262A, Rusholme Grove, Manchester, M14 5ARDetachedFreehold£292,000

Schools

In the M14 5LS postcode area, located within Rusholme East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M14 5LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusXaverian CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableManchester High School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHeald Place Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M14 5LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M14 5LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miManchester SuperstoresManchester, M14 5AHWalking directions to Manchester Superstores
0.1 miRavi Food Stores213 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AGWalking directions to Ravi Food Stores
0.1 miKingdom Mini-Market118 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AJWalking directions to Kingdom Mini-Market
0.1 miAl Jazeera Mini Market110 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AJWalking directions to Al Jazeera Mini Market
0.2 miJilani's News & Convenience171-173 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5APWalking directions to Jilani's News & Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M14 5LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae

Moss Side - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Afzal Khan

Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester RusholmeE14001353
WardMoss SideE05011372
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rusholme EastE02001070
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 026DE01005286
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M14 5LS

Is M14 5LS (Rusholme East) safe?

The area around M14 5LS records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near M14 5LS?

The median sale price around M14 5LS in Rusholme East is £225,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M14 5LS?

There are 20 schools close to M14 5LS, including Xaverian College (Outstanding), Manchester High School for Girls and Heald Place Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M14 5LS?

M14 5LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,342 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M14 5LS (Rusholme East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M14 5LS is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.