Is Urmston a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Urmston 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 Urmston cost in 2026?

Around £330k on average to buy (+34% 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 £66k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Urmston?

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

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Living in Urmston

In short: In 2026, the average home in Urmston (Manchester) costs about £330k 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).

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

Average to buy

£330k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1250/mo

vs Manchester average

+34%

Est. to city centre

~20 min