Postcode M40 5LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Moston ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Harpurhey South & Monsall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 442.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year. The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 442.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 91 ft away from M40 5LJ.
Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 5LJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5LJ.
In the M40 5LJ postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 1051 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 2EH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Old Church Street, Manchester, M40 2JE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 1350 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 1EZ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 5LJ, 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 5LJ records about 442 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.
The median sale price around M40 5LJ in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £217,250 (about £243 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M40 5LJ, including St Dunstan's RC Primary School (Good), Lily Lane Primary School and Co-op Academy Broadhurst (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 5LJ is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 472 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 5LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 278 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 5LJ 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.