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M16 7ES

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Moss Side

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Detailed insights for M16 7ES

Overview

Postcode M16 7ES 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 high crime levels, with around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below 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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moss Side Millennium Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Moss Side West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,008 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Moss Side West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 7ES.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M16 7ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Firswood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M16 7ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMoss Side Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green
0.3 miRange Road Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Range Road Community Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
9,425.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.97(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.36(+30%)
Public order
11.34(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.21(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
92
25.41%
British
72
19.89%
Caribbean
47
12.98%
Pakistani
31
8.56%
Other
22
6.08%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
34.42%
No qualifications
63
22.83%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
45.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
23.33%
Social rents from council
29
16.11%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.67%
Owns outright
8
4.44%
Total households: 180

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 7ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202525, Sedgeborough Road, Manchester, M16 7EUTerracedFreehold£210,000
21 Aug 2025Apartment 4, The Poplars, 1, Whalley Road, Manchester, M16 8SSFlatsLeasehold£205,000
02 Jan 2026Flat 6, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£140,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 5, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£195,000
02 Dec 2025Flat B, 65, Withington Road, Manchester, M16 7EXFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the M16 7ES 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 7ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusLoreto CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M16 7ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 7ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express44 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miU MartUpper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RXWalking directions to U Mart
0.2 miTesco ExpressWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWhalley Range Malik Super StoreRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store
0.2 miBargain World94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Bargain World

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 7ES, 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 024BE01005243
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M16 7ES

Is M16 7ES (Moss Side West) safe?

The area around M16 7ES records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7ES?

The median sale price around M16 7ES 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 7ES?

There are 20 schools close to M16 7ES, including St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding), IncludEd Learning (Good) and Loreto College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M16 7ES?

The closest station to M16 7ES is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,396 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M16 7ES?

M16 7ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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