Postcode M40 8WA 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 Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sandhills.
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 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from M40 8WA.
Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 8WA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sandhills | Medium | Walking directions to Sandhills |
| 0.3 mi | Sand Street | Medium | Walking directions to Sand Street |
| 0.5 mi | St Catherine's | Medium | Walking directions to St Catherine's |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £294,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £235,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 29 | £182,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 12 | £122,000 | £197 |
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 | £215,000 | £166,500 |
| 2026 | — | £163,000 | £249,750 | £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 | £232 | £185 |
| 2026 | — | £246 | £281 | £204 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8WA.
In the M40 8WA 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 8WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local Extra | 186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One Xpress | Johnson's Square, Manchester, M40 7QW | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RL | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 4A Naylor Street, Manchester, M40 7WE | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 8WA, 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 8WA 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 8WA in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M40 8WA, including Collyhurst Nursery School (Outstanding), St Malachy's RC Primary School (Good) and Saviour CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M40 8WA is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 766 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 8WA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 8WA is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).
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.