Moston Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 5RZ 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 5RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 5RT, M40 0HW, M40 5RU, M40 0HA, M40 5RY, M40 0HB, M40 5SD, M40 5QW, M40 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 5RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 44.2% | 55.1% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 25.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.3% | 43.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 16.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 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 5RZ this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 28.3% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 15.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 20.4% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 14.7% | 12.0% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 76.9% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 96.4% | 78.1% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 78.1% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
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 -16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-19 | £262,884 |
| 594 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2020-09-25 | £154,931 |
| 632 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-07-09 | £250,348 |
| 618 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-06-18 | £253,329 |
| 600 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2017-12-01 | £175,164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Pilkington Road , Blackley M9 7BX | 3out of 4 | 770 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 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Fields Primary School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community 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 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,670 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 4,394 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 | 1,251 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Academy | Moston Lane | 68 yd | |
| British Raj | 399 Hollinwood Avenue | 237 yd | |
| Dilshad Tandoori Restaurant | 385 Hollinwood Avenue | 237 yd | |
| The Gourman Food Co | 2 Greengate East | 260 yd | |
| Noorie Fast Food | 355 Hollinwood Avenue | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | Moston Lane | 1 yd | |
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 637 yd | |
| The Charlestown Hotel | The Charlestown Hotel, 204 Charlestown Road | 715 yd | |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn | Broadway | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Fortune | 387 Hollinwood Avenue | 238 yd | |
| Lightbowne Chippy | 362 Lightbowne Road | 327 yd | |
| Smash Capital | 351 Hollinwood Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Zam Zams | 390 Hollinwood Avenue | 395 yd | |
| Toch Food | 12 Hinchley Road | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Moston) VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| St Matthews Roman Catholic High School NUTHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Boys (Closed) Charlestown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Co-Op Academy North Manchester VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Blackley Golf Club VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | golf | 933 yd |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.