Postcode insights

M40 0ED

Blandford Drive

Charlestown

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Detailed insights for M40 0ED

Overview

Postcode M40 0ED is located in a major urban area, within the Charlestown ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the New Moston area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 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 New Moston is £42,552 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

New Moston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

New Moston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in New Moston is £42,552 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from M40 0ED.

Flood risk

No risk

New Moston near M40 0ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 0ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.8 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 0ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNuthurst ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Park

Area Profile

Population
613
Population density
8,932.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.72(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.87(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.6(+129%)
Public order
17.02(+68%)
Burglary
11.64(+110%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
42.09%
African
194
31.65%
Other Black
32
5.22%
Other White
28
4.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
3.92%
Total population: 613

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
27.47%
No qualifications
84
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
56
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
33.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
21.88%
Owns with a mortgage
37
19.27%
Other social rented
28
14.58%
Owns outright
14
7.29%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Charlestown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £256K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£298,750£280
Semi-Detached61£230,000£264
Terraced24£197,500£229
Flats10£107,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlestown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,498£77,000£122,000£111,500
2017£207,498£71,500£128,995£135,000
2018£237,995£75,750£140,000£122,250
2019£227,500£73,000£147,300£126,000
2020£240,000£86,000£155,000£140,000
2021£265,000£89,998£175,000£167,000
2022£262,500£101,800£199,400£173,500
2023£330,000£95,000£211,000£175,000
2024£326,000£109,000£205,000£200,000
2025£347,000£105,750£220,000£200,000
2026£230,000£106,000£242,500£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£150£133£122
2017£196£117£147£166
2018£220£127£155£155
2019£195£127£159£156
2020£228£135£177£168
2021£232£156£201£179
2022£264£169£222£216
2023£284£161£257£190
2024£299£188£234£217
2025£304£185£252£225
2026£237£159£271£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlestown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 0ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 0ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202525, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GESemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
08 Aug 2025115, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GETerracedLeasehold£175,000
24 Jun 20252E, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GFFlatsLeasehold£109,500
09 May 20256M, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GFFlatsLeasehold£92,100
06 Mar 20252D, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GFFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the M40 0ED postcode area, located within New Moston, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 0ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Matthew's RC High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School MostonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 0ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 0ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGo Local344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JBWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miAaron J Wines8 Owler Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9PAWalking directions to Aaron J Wines

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 M40 0ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Anthony Evans

Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Graham Stringer

Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackley and Middleton SouthE14001103
WardCharlestownE05011355
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New MostonE02001049
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 005DE01005250
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 0ED

Is M40 0ED (New Moston) safe?

The area around M40 0ED records about 107 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M40 0ED?

The median sale price around M40 0ED in New Moston is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 0ED?

There are 12 schools close to M40 0ED, including St Matthew's RC High School (Special Measures), New Moston Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 0ED?

The closest station to M40 0ED is Moston, about 347 m away.

How deprived is the area around M40 0ED?

M40 0ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,419 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 0ED (New Moston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 0ED is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (Reform UK).

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.