Postcode M40 9HU 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 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Broadhurst Park.
Moston West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Moston West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
The average income per household in Moston West is £40,486 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 9HU.
Moston West near M40 9HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broadhurst Park | Large | Walking directions to Broadhurst Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £299,250 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £235,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 48 | £194,500 | £229 |
| Flats | 2 | £162,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9HU.
In the M40 9HU postcode area, located within Moston West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | Arran Street, Manchester, M40 9NL | Walking directions to Co-op |
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 9HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Blake Steven Fisher
Moston - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 9HU records about 150 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M40 9HU in Moston West is £217,250 (about £243 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M40 9HU, 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.
The closest station to M40 9HU is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 976 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M40 9HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,085 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 9HU is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Blake Steven Fisher (Reform UK).
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.