Postcode M40 8WJ is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey area 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 median sale price in Harpurhey is £185,000 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,500 and £240,750. The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Collyhurst Park.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 599 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 8WJ.
Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 8WJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Collyhurst Park | Small | Walking directions to Collyhurst Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £340,099.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £294,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £251,500 | £277 |
| Terraced | 38 | £180,500 | £200 |
| Flats | 19 | £120,000 | £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 | £168,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £120,000 | £253,000 | £179,000 |
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 | £188 |
| 2026 | £256 | £203 | £285 | £201 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 8WJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 6, Pinehurst Road, Manchester, M40 8GA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 22, Ruislip Avenue, Manchester, M40 8GD | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 370, Lathbury Road, Manchester, M40 8NS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 495, Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 5AA | Other | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 4, Tadcaster Drive, Manchester, M40 8BG | Detached | Leasehold | £130,624 |
In the M40 8WJ postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Manchester Communication Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M40 8WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 571 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 5AF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Select & Save | Carriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RL | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 8WJ, 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 8WJ 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.
The median sale price around M40 8WJ in Harpurhey is £185,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M40 8WJ, including St Augustine's CofE Primary School (Good), St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Manchester Communication Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M40 8WJ is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 141 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 8WJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 599 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 8WJ is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).