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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.
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.
Day to day, Moston gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Moston tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.
| Question | Rough 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) |
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.
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.
Moston scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 14 minutes.