Postcode insights

M40 8JP

Foreland Close

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M40 8JP

Overview

Postcode M40 8JP 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 79 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.7%

Approximately 70.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from M40 8JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 8JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 8JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 8JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHendham ValeLargeWalking directions to Hendham Vale
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miSandhillsMediumWalking directions to Sandhills

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
6,909.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.05(+74%)
Public order
29.31(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.88(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.16(+51%)
Vehicle crime
10.72(+79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
36.7%
African
56
20.97%
Pakistani
28
10.49%
Chinese
20
7.49%
Other Asian
12
4.49%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
31.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
25.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.73%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
53.26%
Other social rented
16
17.39%
Owns with a mortgage
15
16.3%
Owns outright
6
6.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
2.17%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Harpurhey

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £240K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpurhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£294,000£298
Semi-Detached25£235,000£276
Terraced29£182,000£191
Flats12£122,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpurhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£215,000£166,500
2026£163,000£249,750£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£232£185
2026£246£281£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 12, Hayden Court, Sedgeford Road, Manchester, M40 8QWFlatsLeasehold£70,000
18 Mar 2025Unit 8, Winthrop Avenue, Manchester, M40 7UQOtherFreehold£590,000
11 Dec 20253, Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000
03 Mar 202518D, Signal Drive, Manchester, M40 8BEFlatsLeasehold£115,000
08 Aug 20256, Essington Drive, Manchester, M40 8BHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£222,955

Schools

In the M40 8JP postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryManchester Communication AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySaviour CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 8JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 8JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSelect & SaveCarriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RLWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miBest-One XpressJohnson's Square, Manchester, M40 7QWWalking directions to Best-One Xpress
0.4 miGo Local Extra186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RAWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.5 miLondis571 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 5AFWalking directions to Londis

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 8JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Godfrey

Harpurhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardHarpurheyE05011366
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harpurhey South & MonsallE02001053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 009GE01033679
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 8JP

Is M40 8JP (Harpurhey South & Monsall) safe?

The area around M40 8JP 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.

What is the average house price near M40 8JP?

The median sale price around M40 8JP in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 8JP?

There are 17 schools close to M40 8JP, including St Augustine's CofE Primary School (Good), Manchester Communication Academy (Good) and Saviour CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 8JP?

The closest station to M40 8JP is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 417 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 8JP?

M40 8JP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 79 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 8JP (Harpurhey South & Monsall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 8JP is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).

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.