Moston Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 5RJ is located in the Charlestown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 5QX, M40 5RG, M9 7DA, M40 5QQ, M40 5GX, M40 5RP, M9 7FJ, M40 5PX, M40 9GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 5RJ is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 44.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 55.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 38% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 23.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Widowed | 21.1% | 9.5% | -11.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.5% | 30.7% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 24.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 16.9% | 6.5% | -10.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 5RJ this area, 42.3% 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 | 56.3% | 42.3% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.3% | 25.5% | 23.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.2% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 25.2% | 20.8% | 2.5% | 22.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.9% | 63.2% | -28.7% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 69.9% | -21.3% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 17.6% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 69.5% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 73.4% | 46.2% | 27.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moston Lane 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 -5.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 767 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-11 | £100,852 |
| 807 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-01 | £243,274 |
| 787 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-13 | £191,380 |
| 787 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-06-28 | £145,942 |
| 775 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-06-17 | £107,310 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M40 5RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Community Primary School Pilkington Road , Blackley M9 7BX | 3out of 4 | 515 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 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Fields Primary School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Primary School Hall Moss Road , Blackley M9 7AT | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 5,125 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,350 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 | 3,945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Mustards Cafe Fourways | 773 Moston Lane | 2 yd | |
| AJ's Academy | Moston Lane | 419 yd | |
| British Raj | 399 Hollinwood Avenue | 687 yd | |
| Dilshad Tandoori Restaurant | 385 Hollinwood Avenue | 687 yd | |
| The Gourman Food Co | 2 Greengate East | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlestown Hotel | The Charlestown Hotel, 204 Charlestown Road | 320 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Moston Lane | 475 yd | |
| St John Bosco Church Hall | Charlestown Road | 835 yd | |
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 771 Moston Lane | 2 yd | |
| Harrys | 745 Moston Lane | 182 yd | |
| Lightbowne Chippy | 362 Lightbowne Road | 363 yd | |
| Toch Food | 12 Hinchley Road | 480 yd | |
| Double Fortune | 387 Hollinwood Avenue | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Boys (Closed) Charlestown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| St Matthews Roman Catholic High School NUTHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Moston) VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 698 yd | |
| Co-Op Academy North Manchester VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Broadhurst Park MOSTON LANE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Blackley Golf Club VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | golf | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.