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.

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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