Postcode M40 1LB is located in a major urban area, within the Miles Platting & Newton Heath ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Newton Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newton Heath is £34,972 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Orford Road Playing Fields.
Newton Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Newton Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newton Heath is £34,972 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 1LB.
Newton Heath near M40 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Orford Road Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Orford Road Playing Fields |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £200,975 in Miles Platting & Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £12,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £178,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £229,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £199,998 |
10 year median price trend in Miles Platting & Newton Heath
In the M40 1LB postcode area, located within Newton Heath, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Old Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Old Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Old Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 1350 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 1EZ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 1051 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 2EH | Walking directions to Go Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.