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M40 3RH

Hawthorn Road

Moston

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Detailed insights for M40 3RH

Overview

Postcode M40 3RH 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

New Moston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% 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

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from M40 3RH.

Flood risk

No risk

New Moston near M40 3RH 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 3RH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 3RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNuthurst ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
6,247.3 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
258
87.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.74%
Irish
10
3.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
27.34%
No qualifications
48
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
52.24%
Owns with a mortgage
47
35.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.96%
Other social rented
2
1.49%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202539, Hawthorn Road, Manchester, M40 3RHTerracedLeasehold£315,000
26 Aug 202524, Hawthorn Road, Manchester, M40 3RHDetachedFreehold£261,000
08 Dec 202512, Walmersley Road, Manchester, M40 3RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
25 Feb 202513, Eastwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 3TJTerracedFreehold£105,000
19 Nov 2025190, Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GHTerracedLeasehold£297,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 3RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhitegate End Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 3RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 3RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopMoston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMorrisonsWalker Road, Oldham, OL9 8BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miBBM Supermarket615 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9ANWalking directions to BBM Supermarket
0.5 miMorrisons Daily650 Oldham Road, Manchester, M35 9DUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3RH, 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 3RH

Is M40 3RH (New Moston) safe?

The area around M40 3RH 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 3RH?

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

What schools are near M40 3RH?

There are 18 schools close to M40 3RH, including New Moston Primary School (Good), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School (Good) and SMS Changing Lives School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 3RH?

The closest station to M40 3RH is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 875 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 3RH?

M40 3RH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.