Postcode insights

M40 3LN

Broadway

Moston

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Detailed insights for M40 3LN

Overview

Postcode M40 3LN is located in a major urban area, within the Moston ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Charlestown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlestown is £37,288 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Charlestown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Charlestown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.1%

Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Charlestown is £37,288 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from M40 3LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlestown near M40 3LN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 3LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.7 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 3LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNuthurst ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Park
0.5 miPrincess ParkSmallWalking directions to Princess Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,823.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.21(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.39(+69%)
Public order
24.43(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.45(+139%)
Vehicle crime
11.32(+89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
70.19%
African
23
7.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
5.13%
Other White
15
4.81%
Other
7
2.24%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
22.67%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.97%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.92%
Other social rented
11
9.09%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Moston

Median price£217,250
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £276K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £217,250 (about £243 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
Detached10£299,250£267
Semi-Detached58£235,000£254
Terraced48£194,500£229
Flats2£162,000£259

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£227,000£187,750
2026£295,000£256,500£182,000
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£239£219
2026£313£284£240
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202566, Warbeck Road, Manchester, M40 3LPTerracedFreehold£240,500
05 Nov 20251 - 5, Broadway, Manchester, M40 3PAOtherLeasehold£300,000
31 Oct 2025171, Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3QJTerracedFreehold£309,500
05 Sept 2025623, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8DNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£306,000
27 Feb 2025205, Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£342,000

Schools

In the M40 3LN postcode area, located within Charlestown, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 3LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 3LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 3LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Local344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JBWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miOne StopMoston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 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 3LN, 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)CharlestownE02001047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 003DE01005251
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 3LN

Is M40 3LN (Charlestown) safe?

The area around M40 3LN records about 139 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.

What is the average house price near M40 3LN?

The median sale price around M40 3LN in Charlestown is £217,250 (about £243 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 3LN?

There are 16 schools close to M40 3LN, including New Moston Primary School (Good), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 3LN?

The closest station to M40 3LN is Moston, about 409 m away.

How deprived is the area around M40 3LN?

M40 3LN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 3LN (Charlestown) in Parliament and on the local council?

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