M40 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M40 is £216,206, which is 43% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M40 cost 24.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M40 have fallen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£296,023	52
Semi-detached	£226,069	503
Terraced	£177,815	654
Flat	£158,940	169
All types	£216,206	1424

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M40 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M40 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Collyhurst Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Abbott Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Moston Fields Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
New Moston Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Augustine's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M40 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M40 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

M40 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M40 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£216,206, 25% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£395K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M40?

The average house price in M40 (MANCHESTER) is £216,206, based on 1424 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.3% over the past year.

Is M40 a safe area to live?

Crime in M40 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in M40?

There are 23 schools in or near M40. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in M40?

Council tax in M40 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M40?

The average broadband download speed in M40 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M40 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in M40 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,560.