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.

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