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Living in Heaton Moor

In short: In 2026, the average home in Heaton Moor (Manchester) costs about £360k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 18 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Heaton Moor sits somewhere in the middle of Manchester — neither sleepy nor frantic.

Average to buy
£360k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1300/mo
vs Manchester average
+46%
Est. to city centre
~18 min

How Heaton Moor scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly6/10
Buzz & nightlife5/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Heaton Moor gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.

✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Veggie & vegan spots✓ Street market✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Heaton Moor tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£360k — +46% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1300 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2260 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £72k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Heaton Moor a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Heaton Moor scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Heaton Moor cost in 2026?

Around £360k on average to buy (+46% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £72k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Heaton Moor?

Heaton Moor scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 18 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Northern Quarter£360k avg · safety 5/10Sale£360k avg · safety 8/10Marple£360k avg · safety 8/10
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