Postcode insights

M40 5QA

Horncastle Road

Charlestown

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Detailed insights for M40 5QA

Overview

Postcode M40 5QA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ronald Johnson Playing Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Moston West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 5QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Moston West near M40 5QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 5QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 5QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRonald Johnson Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ronald Johnson Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
7,146.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.64(-39%)
Vehicle crime
8.66(+45%)
Burglary
7.32(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
86.71%
Chinese
8
2.8%
African
8
2.8%
Other White
7
2.45%
Pakistani
4
1.4%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.32%
No qualifications
45
18.99%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
46
36.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.35%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Charlestown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £256K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£298,750£280
Semi-Detached61£230,000£264
Terraced24£197,500£229
Flats10£107,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlestown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlestown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20256, Horncastle Road, Manchester, M40 5GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,500
12 Aug 202533, Horncastle Road, Manchester, M40 5QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
30 Jul 202527, Horncastle Road, Manchester, M40 5QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
12 Sept 20253, Bourne Drive, Manchester, M40 5GASemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
08 Aug 202510, Bourne Drive, Manchester, M40 5GASemi-DetachedFreehold£229,000

Schools

In the M40 5QA postcode area, located within Moston West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 5QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoston Fields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCamberwell Park Specialist Support SchoolCommunity special school

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryCharlestown Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 5QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 5QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisaFossage Close, Manchester, M9 7GEWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miGoLocalMerridale Road, Manchester, M40 0BDWalking directions to GoLocal

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 5QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Anthony Evans

Charlestown - 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
WardCharlestownE05011355
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moston WestE02001051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 007EE01005229
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 5QA

Is M40 5QA (Moston West) safe?

The area around M40 5QA 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.

What is the average house price near M40 5QA?

The median sale price around M40 5QA in Moston West is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 5QA?

There are 15 schools close to M40 5QA, 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.

What is the nearest station to M40 5QA?

The closest station to M40 5QA is Moston, about 1,101 m away.

How deprived is the area around M40 5QA?

M40 5QA 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).

Who represents M40 5QA (Moston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 5QA is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (Reform UK).

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.