Moston Lane East is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 3QL is located in the Moston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 3TD, M40 3GE, M40 3TE, M40 3TF, M40 3GJ, M40 3TJ, M40 3GL, M40 3SB, M40 3QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M40 3QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M40 3QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 47.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 32.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 48.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 22% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 28.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 86.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 88% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 88% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moston Lane East was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Moston Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-02-03 | £189,457 |
| 108 Moston Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-11-30 | £250,475 |
| 128 Moston Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,250 | 2022-11-11 | £196,511 |
| 124 Moston Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-06 | £174,352 |
| 108 Moston Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2020-02-25 | £287,341 |
M40 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mather Street Primary School Mather Street , Failsworth M35 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School Stansfield Road , Failsworth M35 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston St. Mary's Road , Moston M40 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,187 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bake House Tearoom | 13 Eastwood Road | 19 yd | |
| The Vine Playgroup | Hazeldene Road | 135 yd | |
| Sugar & Buns | 80 Moston Lane East | 199 yd | |
| Nephra Good Neighbours | 27 Parkfield Road North | 212 yd | |
| Gossip On Broadway | 2 Broadway | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moston Club Company Ltd | 64 Parkfield Road North | 378 yd | |
| Anglers Arms | 95 Wrigley Head | 543 yd | |
| The Bay Bar | 86 Wrigley Head | 589 yd | |
| Church Inn | 477 Oldham Road | 752 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 604-606 Oldham Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&G Kitchen | 267 Nuthurst Road | 224 yd | |
| Brobbins Crispy Cod | 19 Wrigley Head Crescent | 524 yd | |
| George Street Sandwich Bar | 5 George Street | 618 yd | |
| Broadway Fish and Chips | 94 Broadway | 619 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 18 Broadway | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Hollinwood Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 650-652 Oldham Road | 809 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Ashton Road West | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuthurst Park NEVIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Active Fitness (Dave'S Gym) WESTMINSTER HOUSE WESTMINSTER HOUSE THORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Higher Memorial Park GRAFTON STREET | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School STANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Lower Memorial Park LOWER MEMORIAL PARK LOWER MEMORIAL PARK PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Mather Street Primary School MATHER STREET | 1,028 yd | |
| 7Th Manchester Scout Hut Scout Hut Scout Hut ASHTON ROAD EAST | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.