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Living in Moston

In short: In 2026, the average home in Moston (Manchester) costs about £205k to buy or £1000/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 14 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy
£205k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1000/mo
vs Manchester average
-17%
Est. to city centre
~14 min

How Moston scores

Safety5/10
Schools6/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

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, Moston gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Moston tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£205k — -17% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1000 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2093 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £41k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Moston a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Moston scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Moston cost in 2026?

Around £205k on average to buy (-17% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1000 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £41k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Moston?

Moston scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 14 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Bolton£200k avg · safety 6/10Gorton£215k avg · safety 5/10Failsworth£215k avg · safety 6/10
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