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M9 4EL

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Moston

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Detailed insights for M9 4EL

Overview

Postcode M9 4EL 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 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Moston, about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Boggart Hole Clough.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Moston West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Moston West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.9%

Approximately 21.9% 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.

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 M9 4EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Moston West near M9 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 4EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBoggart Hole CloughLargeWalking directions to Boggart Hole Clough

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
5,964 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47(+26%)
Vehicle crime
25.36(+323%)
Public order
20.41(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.93(0%)
Shoplifting
16.08(+178%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
51.2%
African
66
19.76%
Other White
35
10.48%
Indian
17
5.09%
Pakistani
15
4.49%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.49%
No qualifications
50
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
30.47%
Owns outright
34
26.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.53%
Social rents from council
22
17.19%
Other social rented
6
4.69%
Total households: 128

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 M9 4EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 4EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202577, Gill Street, Manchester, M9 4FUTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Aug 20251, Prospect Villas, Manchester, M9 4FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
14 Nov 20253, Nettleton Grove, Manchester, M9 4BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000
28 Mar 202511, Nettleton Grove, Manchester, M9 4BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
26 Sept 20257, Swinburn Street, Manchester, M9 4FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the M9 4EL postcode area, located within Moston West, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 4EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoston Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLily Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 4EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 4EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-opArran Street, Manchester, M40 9NLWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miLidlUpper Conran Street, Manchester, M9 4DAWalking directions to Lidl

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 M9 4EL, 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 007AE01005223
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 4EL

Is M9 4EL (Moston West) safe?

The area around M9 4EL records about 140 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 M9 4EL?

The median sale price around M9 4EL 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 M9 4EL?

There are 15 schools close to M9 4EL, including Moston Lane Community Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good) and Lily Lane Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 4EL?

M9 4EL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,272 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 4EL (Moston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 4EL 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.