Postcode report
M40 9BA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Manchester
About M40 9BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
M40 9BA is a postcode in Moston, Manchester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M40 9BA, then scores the surrounding small area 18/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M40 9BA are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M40 9BA is based on Manchester 007 Census 2021. It covers 9,266 residents, 6,830 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near M40 9BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £166k from 44 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M40 9BA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 11 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M40 9BA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M40 9BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M40 9BA
Is M40 9BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 18/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M40 9BA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M40 9BA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M40 9BA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M40 9BA?
LocaleIQ matched M40 9BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M40 9BA?
The latest median sold price is £166k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M40 9BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.