M40 5LW is in Prospect Road, Manchester and Manchester district. M40 5LW 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 Prospect Road, Manchester, M40 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 9LP, M40 9LR, M40 9LQ, M40 9LL, M40 9LN, M40 9LJ, M40 9LH, M40 9LG, M40 9LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 5LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 53.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 5LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 45.4% | 46.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 55.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around M40 5LW this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 29.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 26.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 10.8% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 10.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 23.6% | 35.8% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 9.6% | 4.8% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 56.1% | 34.5% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -46.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 46.4% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 7% | 14.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 22.3% | 24.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 22.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 13% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 46.1% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 20% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 76.7% | -32.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.7% | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around M40 5LW 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Hinde Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2026-02-18 | £122,000 |
| 45 Hinde Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-09-30 | £106,436 |
| 36 Hinde Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-05-02 | £137,696 |
| 48 Hinde Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-14 | £105,905 |
| 31 Hinde Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-07-05 | £128,540 |
The percentage of student residents living in M40 5LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Infants' School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School 74 Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 1out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School Bacup Street , Moston M40 9HF | - not rated | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bacup Street , Moston M40 9HF | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester High School for Girls Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Boys Charlestown Road , Blackley M9 7FS | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,967 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Christ Church Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Christian School 193 Ashley Lane , Moston M9 4NQ | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 1out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | - not rated | 635 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moston Suya | 43 Kenyon Lane | 110 yd | |
| La Référence | 57a Kenyon Lane | 110 yd | |
| Yakoyos Restaurant | 55 Kenyon Lane | 118 yd | |
| De Rock African Kitchen and Bar | 49 Kenyon Lane | 118 yd | |
| Ifeoma African Restaurant | 61 Kenyon Lane | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 161 yd | |
| Mowers Arms | 164 Moston Lane | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda King | 63 Kenyon Lane | 118 yd | |
| The Megna | 51 Kenyon Lane | 118 yd | |
| Chesters | 352 Moston Lane | 146 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 316 Moston Lane | 268 yd | |
| The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza | 314 Moston Lane | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Broadhurst Park MOSTON LANE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 817 yd | |
| North City Family & Fitness Centre NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE UPPER CONRAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,033 yd |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.