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M16 7DS

Darncombe Close

Moss Side

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Overview

Postcode M16 7DS is located in a major urban area, within the Moss Side ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Side West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year. The nearest station is Deansgate, about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
67.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Moss Side West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,647 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Moss Side West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.3%

Approximately 67.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from M16 7DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Side West near M16 7DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Deansgate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 7DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miMoss Side Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Community Park
0.1 miMoss Side Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
8,390.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.7(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.37(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.9(+55%)
Public order
13.19(+30%)
Other theft
9.27(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
137
39.6%
Caribbean
51
14.74%
British
27
7.8%
Other Black
23
6.65%
Pakistani
21
6.07%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.2%
No qualifications
62
24.8%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
46.36%
Social rents from council
23
20.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.55%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.91%
Owns outright
6
5.45%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Moss Side

Median price£220,500
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £245K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £220,500 (about £284 per square foot) in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £560,000.

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
Semi-Detached1£280,000£299
Terraced55£225,000£289
Flats8£149,500£227

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£215,000
2026£149,500£280,000£227,500
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£276
2026£224£299£270
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 20252, Crosscliffe Street, Manchester, M16 7DETerracedFreehold£200,000
17 Apr 2026Apartment 24, Poplar Court, 156, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M16 7DHFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 Jun 2025Apartment 32, Poplar Court, 156, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M16 7DHFlatsLeasehold£200,000
31 Mar 2025152, Moss Lane East, Manchester, M16 7DHTerracedLeasehold£280,000
04 Jul 202510A, Wilcock Street, Manchester, M16 7DAFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the M16 7DS postcode area, located within Moss Side West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 7DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusLoreto CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Name Roman Catholic Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M16 7DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 7DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNas Superstore110 Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JPWalking directions to Nas Superstore
0.1 miGlobal African Ltd78 Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JPWalking directions to Global African Ltd
0.2 miAsda100 Princess Road, Manchester, M15 5ASWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miGreen Apple LocalAlexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7GHWalking directions to Green Apple Local
0.2 miFarmfoodsHulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JTWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M16 7DS, 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)Moss Side WestE02001068
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 024CE01005245
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 7DS

Is M16 7DS (Moss Side West) safe?

The area around M16 7DS records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M16 7DS?

The median sale price around M16 7DS in Moss Side is £220,500 (about £284 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M16 7DS?

There are 20 schools close to M16 7DS, including Loreto College (Outstanding), St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding) and Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M16 7DS?

M16 7DS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M16 7DS (Moss Side West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 7DS 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).