Postcode M16 7WD 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 Deansgate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Moss Side West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Moss Side West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.3% 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.
The average income per household in Moss Side West is £35,103 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M16 7WD.
Moss Side West near M16 7WD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deansgate located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moss Side Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Moss Side Community Park |
| 0.2 mi | Moss Side Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Moss Side Millennium Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 48 | £225,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 | £254 |
| Flats | 6 | £155,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7WD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 47, Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7HA | Flats | Leasehold | £202,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 45, Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7HA | Terraced | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 98, Yarburgh Street, Manchester, M16 7EH | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 63, Raby Street, Manchester, M16 7DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 11, Raby Street, Manchester, M16 7DJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £40,000 |
In the M16 7WD postcode area, located within Moss Side West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 7WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Apple Local | Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7GH | Walking directions to Green Apple Local |
| 0.2 mi | Whalley Range Malik Super Store | Range Road, Manchester, M16 8FA | Walking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain World | 94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FA | Walking directions to Bargain World |
| 0.3 mi | Food Basket | Range Road, Manchester, M16 8FA | Walking directions to Food Basket |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M16 7WD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae
Moss Side - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M16 7WD 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.
The median sale price around M16 7WD in Moss Side West is £225,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M16 7WD, including St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding), IncludEd Learning (Good) and St Bede's College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M16 7WD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M16 7WD 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).
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.