Postcode insights

M40 9GH

Lilac Grove

Moston

Interactive map showing M40 9GH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M40 9GH

Overview

Postcode M40 9GH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boggart Hole Clough.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Moston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Moston West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 9GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Moston West near M40 9GH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 9GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 9GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoggart Hole CloughLargeWalking directions to Boggart Hole Clough
0.4 miBroadhurst ParkLargeWalking directions to Broadhurst Park
0.4 miRonald Johnson Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ronald Johnson Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
4,878 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.64(-39%)
Vehicle crime
8.66(+45%)
Burglary
7.32(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
92.58%
Irish
8
2.83%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.06%
Other White
3
1.06%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
27.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.5%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
54.62%
Owns with a mortgage
45
37.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.72%
Social rents from council
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

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 9GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20266, Lilac Grove, Manchester, M40 9GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£345,000
30 Jun 2025511, Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 9GNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£325,000
29 Aug 20254, Hillside Close, Manchester, M40 9PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
08 May 20255, Baildon Street, Manchester, M40 9LSTerracedFreehold£111,000
11 Jul 202510, Blue Bell Avenue, Manchester, M40 9PRTerracedFreehold£181,000

Schools

In the M40 9GH postcode area, located within Moston West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 9GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCamberwell Park Specialist Support SchoolCommunity special school

Special Measures

0.1 miPrimaryMoston Fields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Dunstan's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 9GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-opArran Street, Manchester, M40 9NLWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miNisaFossage Close, Manchester, M9 7GEWalking directions to Nisa

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 9GH, 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 007EE01005229
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 9GH

Is M40 9GH (Moston West) safe?

The area around M40 9GH records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9GH?

The median sale price around M40 9GH 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 9GH?

There are 15 schools close to M40 9GH, including Camberwell Park Specialist Support School (Special Measures), Moston Fields Primary School (Good) and St Dunstan's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 9GH?

The closest station to M40 9GH is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,477 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 9GH?

M40 9GH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,521 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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