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M40 7AT

Bradford Road

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

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Detailed insights for M40 7AT

Overview

Postcode M40 7AT is located in a major urban area, within the Miles Platting & Newton Heath ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Miles Platting & New Islington North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year. The nearest station is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Mill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Miles Platting & New Islington North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Miles Platting & New Islington North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 7AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Miles Platting & New Islington North near M40 7AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 7AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 7AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria Mill ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Mill Park
0.2 miSaxon Saint ParkSmallWalking directions to Saxon Saint Park

Area Profile

Population
579
Population density
7,792.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.88(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.39(+153%)
Public order
31.82(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.08(+212%)
Burglary
10.29(+86%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
46.82%
Chinese
63
10.84%
Other White
61
10.5%
African
45
7.75%
Other Asian
30
5.16%
Total population: 581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
35.4%
No qualifications
78
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
71
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
37.21%
Owns outright
39
18.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
16.28%
Shared ownership
20
9.3%
Social rents from council
17
7.91%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Median price£225,250
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £291K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £225,250 (about £263 per square foot) in Miles Platting & Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£275,000£188
Semi-Detached41£260,000£314
Terraced62£216,000£239
Flats12£104,425£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166,475£84,950£155,995£99,950
2017£143,000£105,000£151,950£105,000
2018£169,950£128,000£155,000£120,000
2019£295,000£145,000£179,475£132,500
2020£210,000£147,000£234,995£142,500
2021£201,995£116,000£210,000£169,000
2022£223,995£130,000£263,995£179,000
2023£299,950£220,000£180,000
2024£285,000£294,950£210,000£203,000
2025£260,000£170,000£240,000£208,500
2026£275,000£117,500£300,000£192,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£137£153£123
2017£124£152£168£121
2018£188£169£168£143
2019£194£189£197£157
2020£232£245£216£174
2021£194£175£222£203
2022£297£191£260£199
2023£392£259£224
2024£205£257£284£233
2025£249£242£283£237
2026£188£226£363£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Miles Platting & Newton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Miles Platting & Newton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 7AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 7AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 202516, Tinsley Close, Manchester, M40 7AUTerracedFreehold£223,000
01 May 2026202, Varley Street, Manchester, M40 7EJTerracedLeasehold£261,000
20 Mar 2026189, Varley Street, Manchester, M40 7EJTerracedLeasehold£295,000
23 May 2025191, Varley Street, Manchester, M40 7EJTerracedLeasehold£230,000
15 Sept 2025Flat 2A, Queensbury Court, Wardle Street, Manchester, M40 7DDFlatsLeasehold£46,000

Schools

In the M40 7AT postcode area, located within Miles Platting & New Islington North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 7AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPark View Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAshbury Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 7AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 7AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miZaf's Supermarket83-85 Bollington Road, Manchester, M40 7HBWalking directions to Zaf's Supermarket
0.4 miZaf's GoLocal128 Butler Street, Manchester, M4 7JJWalking directions to Zaf's GoLocal
0.4 miBest-one4A Naylor Street, Manchester, M40 7WEWalking directions to Best-one

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 7AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Alexander Grendon Lane

Miles Platting & Newton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Miles Platting & New Islington NorthE02006983
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 061BE01005132
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 7AT

Is M40 7AT (Miles Platting & New Islington North) safe?

The area around M40 7AT records about 157 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.

What is the average house price near M40 7AT?

The median sale price around M40 7AT in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £225,250 (about £263 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 7AT?

There are 14 schools close to M40 7AT, including Park View Community Primary Academy, St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) and Ashbury Meadow Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 7AT?

The closest station to M40 7AT is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink), about 486 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 7AT?

M40 7AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 7AT (Miles Platting & New Islington North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M40 7AT is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Alexander Grendon Lane (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.