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M16 7WD

Alexandra Road

Moss Side

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
80.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

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

80.3%

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.

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 7WD.

Flood risk

Low

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.

Transport

The nearest station is Deansgate located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
435
Population density
6,289.9 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
149
34.33%
Caribbean
61
14.06%
Other
37
8.53%
Pakistani
36
8.29%
British
33
7.6%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
26.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
26.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
14.61%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
48.91%
Social rents from council
43
31.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.03%
Owns outright
8
5.84%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7WD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M16 7WD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202647, Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7HAFlatsLeasehold£202,000
26 Sept 202545, Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7HATerracedLeasehold£280,000
24 Apr 202598, Yarburgh Street, Manchester, M16 7EHTerracedFreehold£540,000
14 Jan 202663, Raby Street, Manchester, M16 7DJFlatsLeasehold£142,500
08 Oct 202511, Raby Street, Manchester, M16 7DJTerracedLeasehold£40,000

Schools

In the M16 7WD postcode area, located within Moss Side West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M16 7WD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableIncludEd LearningOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt Bede's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M16 7WD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M16 7WD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGreen Apple LocalAlexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7GHWalking directions to Green Apple Local
0.2 miWhalley Range Malik Super StoreRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Whalley Range Malik Super Store
0.3 miTesco ExpressWithington Road, Manchester, M16 8BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBargain World94A Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Bargain World
0.3 miFood BasketRange Road, Manchester, M16 8FAWalking directions to Food Basket

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 M16 7WD, 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 7WD

Is M16 7WD (Moss Side West) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near M16 7WD?

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.

What schools are near M16 7WD?

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.

How deprived is the area around M16 7WD?

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).

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

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).

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.