Postcode M40 2AZ 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 Clayton Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton Vale is £34,850 per year. The nearest station is Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clayton Vale.
Clayton Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Clayton Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clayton Vale is £34,850 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 121 ft away from M40 2AZ.
Clayton Vale near M40 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clayton Vale | Large | Walking directions to Clayton Vale |
| 0.2 mi | Orford Road Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Orford Road Playing Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £275,000 | £188 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £260,000 | £314 |
| Terraced | 62 | £216,000 | £239 |
| Flats | 12 | £104,425 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 2AZ.
In the M40 2AZ postcode area, located within Clayton Vale, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Old Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Old Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 M40 2AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Alexander Grendon Lane
Miles Platting & Newton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 2AZ records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 M40 2AZ in Clayton Vale is £225,250 (about £263 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M40 2AZ, including Briscoe Lane Academy (Good), St Willibrord's RC Primary School (Good) and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 2AZ is Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,173 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 2AZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M40 2AZ 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).
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.