Postcode M40 8JQ 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. The average income per household in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year. The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's Park.
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.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from M40 8JQ.
Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 8JQ 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) |
| 0.5 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sandhills | Medium | Walking directions to Sandhills |
| 0.4 mi | Smedley Dip | Medium | Walking directions to Smedley Dip |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £317,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harpurhey
In the M40 8JQ postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 8JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RL | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One Xpress | Johnson's Square, Manchester, M40 7QW | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 571 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 5AF | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8JQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.