Postcode M40 8EX is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey 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 174.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hendham Vale.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from M40 8EX.
Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 8EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hendham Vale | Large | Walking directions to Hendham Vale |
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sandhills | Medium | Walking directions to Sandhills |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £340,099.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £294,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £241,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 30 | £183,500 | £193 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £164,995 | £91,800 | £129,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £169,995 | £105,000 | £139,995 | £80,500 |
| 2018 | £179,995 | £85,500 | £124,000 | £87,000 |
| 2019 | £175,000 | £85,500 | £124,000 | £100,600 |
| 2020 | £205,000 | £84,000 | £145,000 | £92,500 |
| 2021 | £217,500 | £87,500 | £147,000 | £128,500 |
| 2022 | £279,750 | £99,950 | £202,000 | £141,800 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £118,500 | £163,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £271,000 | £111,250 | £200,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £294,000 | £119,500 | £210,000 | £166,500 |
| 2026 | £235,362 | £120,000 | £253,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | £137 | £142 | £87 |
| 2017 | £165 | £174 | £148 | £101 |
| 2018 | £175 | £141 | £149 | £106 |
| 2019 | £186 | £142 | £145 | £113 |
| 2020 | £198 | £146 | £177 | £111 |
| 2021 | £225 | £147 | £195 | £148 |
| 2022 | £282 | £161 | £211 | £162 |
| 2023 | £256 | £198 | £225 | £169 |
| 2024 | £269 | £198 | £235 | £175 |
| 2025 | £274 | £189 | £236 | £185 |
| 2026 | £255 | £203 | £285 | £193 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 28, Marston Street, Manchester, M40 8AN | Terraced | Freehold | £299,995 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | The Vine, Glendower Drive, Manchester, M40 7TD | Detached | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 9, 399, Queens Road, Manchester, M40 8RL | Other | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 3, Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 6, Essington Drive, Manchester, M40 8BH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £222,955 |
In the M40 8EX postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M40 8EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RL | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One Xpress | Johnson's Square, Manchester, M40 7QW | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Kesteven Road, Manchester, M9 5SS | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M40 8EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Godfrey
Harpurhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 8EX records about 174 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 8EX in Harpurhey is £194,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M40 8EX, including Saviour CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Manchester Communication Academy (Good) and St Malachy's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 8EX is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 526 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 8EX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 208 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 8EX is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).