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M40 3RE

Atherley Grove

Moston

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Overview

Postcode M40 3RE is located in a major urban area, within the Moston ward 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 nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from M40 3RE.

Flood risk

No risk

New Moston near M40 3RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 3RE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.7 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 3RE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNuthurst Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Road Park
0.4 miPrincess ParkSmallWalking directions to Princess Park

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
8,813.6 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
303
83.24%
African
22
6.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.65%
Other White
5
1.37%
Indian
4
1.1%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
21.84%
Level 3 (A level)
62
21.16%
No qualifications
56
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
38.56%
Owns outright
55
35.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.96%
Other social rented
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Moston

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £278K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £254 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
Detached13£302,500£266
Semi-Detached68£229,750£263
Terraced47£198,000£227
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£226,000£187,750
2026£305,000£245,000£186,000
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£240£219
2026£310£285£243
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 3RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20267, Northfield Avenue, Manchester, M40 3RDTerracedFreehold£180,000
25 Nov 2025225, Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 3RRTerracedFreehold£170,000
13 Mar 2026222, Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8DFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
12 May 2026191, Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8DESemi-DetachedLeasehold£172,000
14 Nov 20257, Maple Grove, Manchester, M40 3RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the M40 3RE postcode area, located within New Moston, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 3RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M40 3RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 3RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miS & K Convenience Store106 Northfield Road, Manchester, M40 3RPWalking directions to S & K Convenience Store
0.2 miMorrisonsWalker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miBest-one284 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3QHWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miRichwell Steed Stores129 Turf Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8HRWalking directions to Richwell Steed Stores
0.4 miOne Stop109 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJWalking directions to One Stop

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 3RE, 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 Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 3RE

Is M40 3RE (New Moston) safe?

The area around M40 3RE 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M40 3RE?

The median sale price around M40 3RE in Moston is £225,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 3RE?

There are 16 schools close to M40 3RE, including Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good), New Moston Primary School (Good) and SMS Changing Lives School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 3RE?

The closest station to M40 3RE is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 805 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 3RE?

M40 3RE 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 3RE (New Moston) in Parliament and on the local council?

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