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M40 8NT

Silchester Drive

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M40 8NT

Overview

Postcode M40 8NT 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 144.7 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 Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year. The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hendham Vale.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 459 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 144.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 8NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 8NT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 8NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 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)
0.6 mi

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 8NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHendham ValeLargeWalking directions to Hendham Vale
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miSmedley DipMediumWalking directions to Smedley Dip

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
5,265.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.62(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.98(+123%)
Public order
23.65(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.96(+144%)
Other theft
9.57(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
92
26.51%
British
90
25.94%
Pakistani
36
10.37%
Other White
34
9.8%
Other Asian
27
7.78%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
35.34%
No qualifications
57
24.57%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
38.05%
Social rents from council
26
23.01%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.58%
Owns outright
14
12.39%
Other social rented
8
7.08%
Total households: 113

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202531C, Silchester Drive, Manchester, M40 8NTFlatsLeasehold£100,000
08 Aug 20256, Essington Drive, Manchester, M40 8BHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£222,955
27 Mar 2025Flat E, 29, Silchester Drive, Manchester, M40 8BNFlatsLeasehold£140,000
03 Mar 202518D, Signal Drive, Manchester, M40 8BEFlatsLeasehold£115,000
11 Dec 20253, Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the M40 8NT postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 8NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryManchester Communication AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryManchester Communication Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 8NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 8NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSelect & SaveCarriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RLWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miBest-oneKesteven Road, Manchester, M9 5SSWalking directions to Best-one
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 8NT, 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 009FE01033678
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 8NT

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

The area around M40 8NT records about 145 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 8NT?

The median sale price around M40 8NT 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 8NT?

There are 18 schools close to M40 8NT, including Manchester Communication Academy (Good), St Augustine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Manchester Communication Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 8NT?

The closest station to M40 8NT is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 237 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 8NT?

M40 8NT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 8NT 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.