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M40 7GB

Whitley Road

Miles Platting & Newton Heath

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Overview

Postcode M40 7GB 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 City Centre North & Collyhurst area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year. The nearest station is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sandhills.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
78.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,303 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre North & Collyhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.8%

Approximately 78.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in City Centre North & Collyhurst is £60,904 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from M40 7GB.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre North & Collyhurst near M40 7GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 7GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 7GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSandhillsMediumWalking directions to Sandhills
0.2 miSand StreetMediumWalking directions to Sand Street
0.4 miSt Catherine'sMediumWalking directions to St Catherine's

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
3,157.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.08(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.33(+58%)
Vehicle crime
26.95(+350%)
Public order
18.66(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.82(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
59.09%
African
34
11.04%
Chinese
14
4.55%
Pakistani
13
4.22%
Other
12
3.9%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
33.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.86%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
87
54.37%
Other social rented
39
24.38%
Owns outright
12
7.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.62%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.38%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Median price£226,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £292K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Miles Platting & Newton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £675,000.

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
Detached4£392,500£224
Semi-Detached46£260,000£326
Terraced56£206,500£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£375,000£169,975£235,000£210,000
2026£275,000£117,500£280,000£194,500
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£143£242£283£238
2026£260£226£357£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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 7GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 7GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202534, Ryder Street, Manchester, M40 7GFTerracedFreehold£195,000
29 Apr 202522, Kilner Walk, Manchester, M40 7PEFlatsLeasehold£90,000
30 Sept 2025Apartment 304, Christabel, 106, Dalton Street, Manchester, M40 7EHFlatsLeasehold£123,000
04 Apr 2025Apartment 901, Christabel, 106, Dalton Street, Manchester, M40 7EHFlatsLeasehold£126,000
11 Jul 2025252, Collyhurst Road, Manchester, M40 7RQOtherFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the M40 7GB postcode area, located within City Centre North & Collyhurst, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 7GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryCollyhurst Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Malachy's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySaviour CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M40 7GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 7GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGo Local Extra186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RAWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.2 miBest-One XpressJohnson's Square, Manchester, M40 7QWWalking directions to Best-One Xpress
0.3 miBest-one4A Naylor Street, Manchester, M40 7WEWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miSelect & SaveCarriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RLWalking directions to Select & Save

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 7GB, 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)City Centre North & CollyhurstE02006902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 054AE01005130
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 7GB

Is M40 7GB (City Centre North & Collyhurst) safe?

The area around M40 7GB records about 137 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near M40 7GB?

The median sale price around M40 7GB in Miles Platting & Newton Heath is £226,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 7GB?

There are 18 schools close to M40 7GB, including Collyhurst Nursery School (Outstanding), St Malachy's RC Primary School (Good) and Saviour CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 7GB?

The closest station to M40 7GB is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 809 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 7GB?

M40 7GB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,303 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 7GB (City Centre North & Collyhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M40 7GB 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).