Moston Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 9LA 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, Manchester, M40 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 9PY, M40 9JW, M40 9PU, M40 9PT, M40 9LS, M40 9JX, M40 9JU, M40 9LZ, M40 9GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M40 9LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 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 9LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 44.4% | 42.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 37.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.9% | 45% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 16.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 25.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 21.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.6% | 70.6% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.8% 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% | 79.8% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 79.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
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 -3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-08-17 | £140,268 |
| 420 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-07-16 | £158,955 |
| 416 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-06-02 | £106,500 |
| 422 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-05-17 | £155,745 |
| 410 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-12-14 | £133,682 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moston Fields Primary School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School Bacup Street , Moston M40 9HF | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 2out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Lane Community Primary School Moston Lane , Moston M9 4HH | 3out of 4 | 674 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 | 1,081 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 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 3,097 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 | 313 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,879 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akwaaba African Restaurant | 461 Moston Lane | 96 yd | |
| De Rock African Kitchen and Bar | 49 Kenyon Lane | 399 yd | |
| Ifeoma African Restaurant | 61 Kenyon Lane | 399 yd | |
| Yakoyos Restaurant | 55 Kenyon Lane | 399 yd | |
| Moston Suya | 43 Kenyon Lane | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 455 yd | |
| Mowers Arms | 164 Moston Lane | 881 yd | |
| The Charlestown Hotel | The Charlestown Hotel, 204 Charlestown Road | 1,016 yd | |
| St John Bosco Church Hall | Charlestown Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway | 398 Moston Lane | 87 yd | |
| Chesters | 352 Moston Lane | 274 yd | |
| The Megna | 51 Kenyon Lane | 399 yd | |
| Panda King | 63 Kenyon Lane | 399 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 316 Moston Lane | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadhurst Park MOSTON LANE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 481 yd | |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.