Postcode M40 8BX 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 149.3 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Collyhurst Park.
Miles Platting & New Islington North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Miles Platting & New Islington North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.9% 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.
The average income per household in Miles Platting & New Islington North is £39,413 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 8BX.
Miles Platting & New Islington North near M40 8BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Collyhurst Park | Small | Walking directions to Collyhurst Park |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Mill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Saxon Saint Park | Small | Walking directions to Saxon Saint Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £275,000 | £188 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £260,000 | £314 |
| Terraced | 62 | £216,000 | £239 |
| Flats | 12 | £104,425 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8BX.
In the M40 8BX postcode area, located within Miles Platting & New Islington North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-One Xpress | Johnson's Square, Manchester, M40 7QW | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 4A Naylor Street, Manchester, M40 7WE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Zaf's Supermarket | 83-85 Bollington Road, Manchester, M40 7HB | Walking directions to Zaf's Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Zaf's GoLocal | 128 Butler Street, Manchester, M4 7JJ | Walking directions to Zaf's GoLocal |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local Extra | 186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
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 8BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Alexander Grendon Lane
Miles Platting & Newton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 8BX records about 149 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 8BX 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.
There are 15 schools close to M40 8BX, including Park View Community Primary Academy, Collyhurst Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Patrick's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 8BX is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink), about 875 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 8BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M40 8BX 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).
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.