Postcode insights

M40 9BA

Lightbowne Road

Moston

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Detailed insights for M40 9BA

Overview

Postcode M40 9BA is located in a major urban area, within the Moston ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Moston West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year. The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Broadhurst Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Moston West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Moston West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 9BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Moston West near M40 9BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 9BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 9BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBroadhurst ParkLargeWalking directions to Broadhurst Park

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
4,754.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.11(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.65(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.62(+107%)
Burglary
16.24(+193%)
Public order
13.37(+32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
58.55%
African
68
16.39%
Pakistani
28
6.75%
Other White
24
5.78%
Chinese
10
2.41%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
29.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
94
28.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.59%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
36.91%
Owns outright
32
21.48%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18.12%
Social rents from council
15
10.07%
Other social rented
11
7.38%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Moston

Median price£217,250
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £276K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £217,250 (about £243 per square foot) in Moston area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£299,250£267
Semi-Detached58£235,000£254
Terraced48£194,500£229
Flats2£162,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,748£113,000£117,998£94,000
2017£175,000£65,500£132,000£85,000
2018£175,000£93,498£135,500£105,000
2019£193,625£96,223£139,500£118,000
2020£229,000£128,000£152,500£125,000
2021£228,000£137,000£175,000£135,000
2022£250,000£123,500£205,000£165,000
2023£294,000£211,500£215,500£173,000
2024£320,000£100,000£220,000£174,550
2025£296,000£162,000£227,000£187,750
2026£295,000£256,500£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£143£140£118
2017£172£173£139£101
2018£190£147£155£123
2019£185£149£161£137
2020£217£158£169£151
2021£239£223£205£162
2022£258£187£235£197
2023£254£288£248£185
2024£292£157£240£217
2025£267£259£239£219
2026£313£284£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202690, Adrian Street, Manchester, M40 5FQTerracedFreehold£182,000
12 Aug 2025121, Adrian Street, Manchester, M40 5FQTerracedFreehold£140,000
18 May 202619, Sulby Street, Manchester, M40 5HRTerracedFreehold£120,000
20 Aug 202555, Oscar Street, Manchester, M40 9EGTerracedFreehold£162,000
02 May 202581, Oscar Street, Manchester, M40 9EGTerracedLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the M40 9BA postcode area, located within Moston West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 9BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Dunstan's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLily Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryCo-op Academy BroadhurstAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 9BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 9BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-opArran Street, Manchester, M40 9NLWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miSam's Convenience StoreSt Mary's Road, Manchester, M40 0BJWalking directions to Sam's Convenience Store

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 9BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Blake Steven Fisher

Moston - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardMostonE05011373
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moston WestE02001051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 007CE01005225
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 9BA

Is M40 9BA (Moston West) safe?

The area around M40 9BA records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M40 9BA?

The median sale price around M40 9BA in Moston West is £217,250 (about £243 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 9BA?

There are 15 schools close to M40 9BA, including St Dunstan's RC Primary School (Good), Lily Lane Primary School and Co-op Academy Broadhurst (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 9BA?

The closest station to M40 9BA is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 797 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 9BA?

M40 9BA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 9BA (Moston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 9BA is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Blake Steven Fisher (Reform UK).

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.