Postcode insights

M40 1NT

Droylsden Road

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

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Detailed insights for M40 1NT

Overview

Postcode M40 1NT 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 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton Heath is £34,972 per year. The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookdale Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Newton Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newton Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Newton Heath is £34,972 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 1NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton Heath near M40 1NT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 1NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 1NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrookdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookdale Park
0.3 miOrford Road Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Orford Road Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
13,088.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.94(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.59(+70%)
Public order
25.03(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.69(+141%)
Burglary
10.57(+91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
49.41%
African
69
20.41%
White and Black African (mixed)
26
7.69%
Other White
13
3.85%
Other Asian
12
3.55%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
35.22%
No qualifications
49
21.3%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
36.43%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.13%
Owns outright
25
19.38%
Other social rented
12
9.3%
Social rents from council
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Median price£225,250
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £291K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £225,250 (about £263 per square foot) in Miles Platting & Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£275,000£188
Semi-Detached41£260,000£314
Terraced62£216,000£239
Flats12£104,425£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166,475£84,950£155,995£99,950
2017£143,000£105,000£151,950£105,000
2018£169,950£128,000£155,000£120,000
2019£295,000£145,000£179,475£132,500
2020£210,000£147,000£234,995£142,500
2021£201,995£116,000£210,000£169,000
2022£223,995£130,000£263,995£179,000
2023£299,950£220,000£180,000
2024£285,000£294,950£210,000£203,000
2025£260,000£170,000£240,000£208,500
2026£275,000£117,500£300,000£192,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£137£153£123
2017£124£152£168£121
2018£188£169£168£143
2019£194£189£197£157
2020£232£245£216£174
2021£194£175£222£203
2022£297£191£260£199
2023£392£259£224
2024£205£257£284£233
2025£249£242£283£237
2026£188£226£363£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Miles Platting & Newton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 1NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 1NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026131, Droylsden Road, Manchester, M40 1NTTerracedFreehold£235,000
23 May 202511, Wallis Street, Manchester, M40 1NUTerracedFreehold£165,000
29 Oct 2025128, Droylsden Road, Manchester, M40 1WTTerracedFreehold£220,000
30 Sept 2025114, Droylsden Road, Manchester, M40 1WTTerracedFreehold£225,000
20 Jun 2025130, Droylsden Road, Manchester, M40 1WTTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the M40 1NT postcode area, located within Newton Heath, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 1NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Greens ENSOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 1NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 1NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaOld Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JLWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miIcelandOld Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JFWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miFarmfoods1350 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 1EZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miLidlOld Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JEWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miMorrisonsJackson Street, Oldham, M35 0HXWalking directions to Morrisons

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 1NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Alexander Grendon Lane

Miles Platting & Newton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newton HeathE02001055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 011CE01005258
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 1NT

Is M40 1NT (Newton Heath) safe?

The area around M40 1NT records about 129 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 1NT?

The median sale price around M40 1NT in Newton Heath is £225,250 (about £263 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 1NT?

There are 14 schools close to M40 1NT, including The Greens ENS (Good), All Saints C of E Primary School (Good) and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 1NT?

The closest station to M40 1NT is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 714 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 1NT?

M40 1NT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 1NT (Newton Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M40 1NT is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Alexander Grendon Lane (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.