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M40 9HZ

Bluestone Road

Moston

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Detailed insights for M40 9HZ

Overview

Postcode M40 9HZ 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Broadhurst Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.4%
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 3,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Moston West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% 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 9HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Moston West near M40 9HZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 9HZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

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

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 9HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBroadhurst ParkLargeWalking directions to Broadhurst Park
0.4 miRonald Johnson Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Ronald Johnson Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
3,609.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.09(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.79(+44%)
Burglary
21.14(+282%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.11(+124%)
Public order
18.57(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
62.78%
African
68
22.01%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
3.56%
Other Black
9
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.27%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
23.04%
No qualifications
47
20.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.22%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
42.64%
Owns outright
35
27.13%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.71%
Social rents from council
5
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

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 9HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 9HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 20254, Athlone Avenue, Manchester, M40 9LTTerracedFreehold£110,000
28 Mar 20255, Lisburn Road, Manchester, M40 9LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
27 Feb 202644, Romney Street, Manchester, M40 9LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£303,000
31 Mar 202550, Romney Street, Manchester, M40 9LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
28 Feb 202558, Bluestone Road, Manchester, M40 9HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLily Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableCamberwell Park Specialist Support SchoolCommunity special school

Special Measures

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 9HZ

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

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 9HZ, 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 007DE01005226
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 9HZ

Is M40 9HZ (Moston West) safe?

The area around M40 9HZ 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.

What is the average house price near M40 9HZ?

The median sale price around M40 9HZ 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 9HZ?

There are 13 schools close to M40 9HZ, including St Dunstan's RC Primary School (Good), Lily Lane Primary School and Camberwell Park Specialist Support School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 9HZ?

The closest station to M40 9HZ is Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,040 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M40 9HZ?

M40 9HZ 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).

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

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