Postcode insights

M40 9BY

Waterson Avenue

Moston

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Detailed insights for M40 9BY

Overview

Postcode M40 9BY is located in a major urban area, within the Moston 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 442.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× 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 Central Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moston Vale.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
442
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
83.7%
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 278 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 442.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.7%

Approximately 83.7% 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.

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 9BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpurhey South & Monsall near M40 9BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 9BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 9BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMoston ValeLargeWalking directions to Moston Vale

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
3,564.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
324.44(+770%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.56(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.56(+162%)
Burglary
22.67(+309%)
Vehicle crime
17.33(+189%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
52.5%
African
59
21.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
5%
Pakistani
12
4.29%
Other Black
12
4.29%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
32.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
23.76%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
92
65.25%
Other social rented
26
18.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.38%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.96%
Owns outright
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 20253, Waterson Avenue, Manchester, M40 9BYTerracedFreehold£186,000
30 Apr 20266, Spreadbury Street, Manchester, M40 9DRTerracedFreehold£150,000
27 Mar 202514, Levens Street, Manchester, M40 9DGTerracedFreehold£119,000
26 Jan 20265, Lakin Street, Manchester, M40 9DTTerracedFreehold£105,000
26 Jan 20265, Lakin Street, Manchester, M40 9DTTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the M40 9BY postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLily Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryMoston Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9BY, 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)Harpurhey South & MonsallE02001053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 009EE01005228
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 9BY

Is M40 9BY (Harpurhey South & Monsall) safe?

The area around M40 9BY records about 442 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 9BY?

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

What schools are near M40 9BY?

There are 17 schools close to M40 9BY, including St Dunstan's RC Primary School (Good), Lily Lane Primary School and Moston Lane Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 9BY?

The closest station to M40 9BY is Central Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 629 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 9BY?

M40 9BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 9BY (Harpurhey South & Monsall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 9BY 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.