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M40

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M40 covers MANCHESTER in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £216,206
1yr change ▼ 5.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£216,206

▼ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

332 Mbps

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.

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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

£194K £204K £214K £224K £234K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

62

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.

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332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

M4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about M40 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M40 MANCHESTER?
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 MANCHESTER 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 is the population of M40 MANCHESTER?
The population of M40 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 251,560 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in M40 MANCHESTER?
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.

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