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M40 3EJ

Parkhurst Avenue

Moston

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Overview

Postcode M40 3EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Moston area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the New Moston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Moston is £42,552 per year. The median sale price in Moston is £226,000 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Road Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

New Moston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,409 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

New Moston has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 3EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

New Moston near M40 3EJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 3EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.5 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 3EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNuthurst Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Road Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,123.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.27(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.93(+11%)
Public order
14.32(+41%)
Vehicle crime
11.21(+87%)
Burglary
8.72(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
93.1%
Other White
9
3.1%
Irish
4
1.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.03%
Other Black
2
0.69%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
28.27%
No qualifications
47
19.83%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
45.22%
Owns outright
47
40.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Other social rented
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Moston

Median price: £226,000
Price per sq ft: £264
Sales (last 12 months): 134
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £280K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Moston area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£305,000£313
Semi-Detached69£235,000£276
Flats1£204,000£332
Terraced53£195,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,748£113,000£117,998£94,000
2017£175,000£65,500£132,000£85,000
2018£175,000£93,498£135,500£105,000
2019£193,625£96,223£139,500£118,000
2020£229,000£128,000£152,500£125,000
2021£228,000£137,000£175,000£135,000
2022£250,000£123,500£205,000£165,000
2023£294,000£211,500£215,500£173,000
2024£320,000£100,000£220,000£174,550
2025£296,000£162,000£225,000£188,000
2026£317,500—£245,000£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£143£140£118
2017£172£173£139£101
2018£190£147£155£123
2019£185£149£161£137
2020£217£158£169£151
2021£239£223£205£162
2022£258£187£235£197
2023£254£288£248£185
2024£292£157£240£217
2025£267£259£240£221
2026£312—£295£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202562, Parkhurst Avenue, Manchester, M40 3QNTerracedLeasehold£250,000
24 Jul 2026174, Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
19 Nov 2025190, Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GHTerracedLeasehold£297,000
28 Aug 202634, Hazeldene Road, Manchester, M40 3GLSemi-DetachedFreehold£302,000
21 Aug 202612, Hazeldene Road, Manchester, M40 3GLTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the M40 3EJ postcode area, located within New Moston, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for M40 3EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondarySt Matthew's RC High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M40 3EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 3EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop109 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSHG Convenience Store89 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GPWalking directions to SHG Convenience Store
0.2 miBest-one284 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3QHWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miS & K Convenience Store106 Northfield Road, Manchester, M40 3RPWalking directions to S & K Convenience Store
0.4 miRaja Bros Convenience Store321 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JAWalking directions to Raja Bros Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 3EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Blake Steven Fisher

Moston - 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
WardMostonE05011373
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New MostonE02001049
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 005FE01005254
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 3EJ

Is M40 3EJ (New Moston) safe?

The area around M40 3EJ records about 82 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 M40 3EJ?

The median sale price around M40 3EJ in Moston is £226,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 3EJ?

There are 13 schools close to M40 3EJ, including New Moston Primary School (Requires improvement), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and St Matthew's RC High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M40 3EJ?

The closest station to M40 3EJ is Moston, about 776 m away.

How deprived is the area around M40 3EJ?

M40 3EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 3EJ (New Moston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 3EJ is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Blake Steven Fisher (Reform UK).