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M16 7DS

Darncombe Close

Moss Side

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Detailed insights for M16 7DS

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. The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year. The nearest station is Deansgate located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, 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 1,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% 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(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.9(+55%)
Public order
13.19(+31%)
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

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moss Side 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 Moss Side over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£152,500
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached2£185,500
Terraced63£220,000

10 year median price trend in Moss Side

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

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

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 miFarmfoodsHulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JTWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miFarmfoodsHulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JTWalking directions to Farmfoods

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.

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

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Data Sources

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