Postcode M40 5GH is located in a major urban area, within the Charlestown ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Moston West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boggart Hole Clough.
Moston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Moston West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 5GH.
Moston West near M40 5GH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Boggart Hole Clough | Large | Walking directions to Boggart Hole Clough |
| 0.4 mi | Ronald Johnson Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ronald Johnson Playing Fields |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £298,750 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £230,000 | £264 |
| Terraced | 24 | £197,500 | £229 |
| Flats | 10 | £107,750 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218,498 | £77,000 | £122,000 | £111,500 |
| 2017 | £207,498 | £71,500 | £128,995 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £237,995 | £75,750 | £140,000 | £122,250 |
| 2019 | £227,500 | £73,000 | £147,300 | £126,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £86,000 | £155,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £89,998 | £175,000 | £167,000 |
| 2022 | £262,500 | £101,800 | £199,400 | £173,500 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £95,000 | £211,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £326,000 | £109,000 | £205,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £347,000 | £105,750 | £220,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £106,000 | £242,500 | £171,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £150 | £133 | £122 |
| 2017 | £196 | £117 | £147 | £166 |
| 2018 | £220 | £127 | £155 | £155 |
| 2019 | £195 | £127 | £159 | £156 |
| 2020 | £228 | £135 | £177 | £168 |
| 2021 | £232 | £156 | £201 | £179 |
| 2022 | £264 | £169 | £222 | £216 |
| 2023 | £284 | £161 | £257 | £190 |
| 2024 | £299 | £188 | £234 | £217 |
| 2025 | £304 | £185 | £252 | £225 |
| 2026 | £237 | £159 | £271 | £210 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5GH.
In the M40 5GH postcode area, located within Moston West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 5GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Fossage Close, Manchester, M9 7GE | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | GoLocal | Merridale Road, Manchester, M40 0BD | Walking directions to GoLocal |
| 0.5 mi | Sam's Convenience Store | St Mary's Road, Manchester, M40 0BJ | Walking directions to Sam's Convenience Store |
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 5GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan Anthony Evans
Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 5GH records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M40 5GH in Moston West is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M40 5GH, including Moston Fields Primary School (Good), Camberwell Park Specialist Support School (Special Measures) and Charlestown Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 5GH is Moston, about 1,250 m away.
M40 5GH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,521 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 5GH is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (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.