Postcode M40 3WR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Moston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.
New Moston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
New Moston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.7% 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.
The average income per household in New Moston is £42,552 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 156 ft away from M40 3WR.
New Moston near M40 3WR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| 0.6 mi | Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nuthurst Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nuthurst Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ronald Johnson Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ronald Johnson Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Lower Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Memorial Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £299,250 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £235,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 48 | £194,500 | £229 |
| Flats | 2 | £162,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 3WR.
In the M40 3WR postcode area, located within New Moston, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 3WR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | GoLocal | Merridale Road, Manchester, M40 0BD | Walking directions to GoLocal |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3WR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Blake Steven Fisher
Moston - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 3WR records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around M40 3WR in New Moston is £217,250 (about £243 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M40 3WR, including St Matthew's RC High School (Special Measures), New Moston Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 3WR is Moston, about 566 m away.
M40 3WR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 3WR is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Blake Steven Fisher (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.