Salford · Manchester

Living in Monton

In short: In 2026, the average home in Monton (Manchester) costs about £320k to buy or £1250/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 20 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Monton is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.

Average to buy
£320k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1250/mo
vs Manchester average
+30%
Est. to city centre
~20 min

How Monton scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

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, Monton gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

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

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£320k — +30% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1250 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2249 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £64k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Monton a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Monton scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Monton cost in 2026?

Around £320k on average to buy (+30% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1250 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £64k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Monton?

Monton scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 20 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Withington£320k avg · safety 7/10Salford Quays£320k avg · safety 7/10Whalley Range£320k avg · safety 6/10
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