Postcode sector · M40 5

Manchester M40 5 area guide

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Is Manchester M40 5 a good place to live?

In Manchester (M40 5), homes sell for around £193,657 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Manchester M40 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M40 5 is rated high. Around 7.3% of properties (167 of 2,282) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 112 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £19,488 (60 sales)1996: £22,749 (80 sales)1997: £34,802 (48 sales)1998: £34,471 (34 sales)1999: £25,914 (42 sales)2000: £35,595 (50 sales)2001: £52,180 (53 sales)2002: £33,166 (85 sales)2003: £46,509 (68 sales)2004: £63,980 (56 sales)2005: £86,433 (63 sales)2006: £95,685 (63 sales)2007: £104,609 (58 sales)2008: £107,849 (36 sales)2009: £95,318 (22 sales)2010: £95,942 (38 sales)2011: £107,794 (45 sales)2012: £103,209 (41 sales)2013: £93,977 (23 sales)2014: £104,974 (49 sales)2015: £110,269 (72 sales)2016: £112,622 (74 sales)2017: £139,806 (55 sales)2018: £207,135 (85 sales)2019: £135,588 (49 sales)2020: £147,188 (43 sales)2021: £199,753 (68 sales)2022: £191,706 (62 sales)2023: £203,598 (52 sales)2024: £193,657 (56 sales)2025: £350,067 (51 sales)2026: £191,765 (17 sales) 2026: £191,765 (17 sales) — part year so far £350,067 £19,488 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in M40 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
35
One-person households
31%
Households with children
38%
Households
6,120

Owned 39% · Social rent 36% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M40 5.

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Manchester M40 5: frequently asked questions

Is Manchester M40 5 a good place to live?

In Manchester (M40 5), homes sell for around £193,657 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Manchester M40 5?

Homes in Manchester M40 5 sell for around £193,657 on average, based on 56 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Manchester M40 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Manchester M40 5 is rated high. Around 7.3% of properties (167 of 2,282) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 112 are at significant risk.

Is Manchester M40 5 a deprived area?

Manchester M40 5 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).