Cost of Living in M40
Manchester
M40 at a glance
Postcode district (M40)£190k
Median home price
1,604
Sales (last 5y)
-32%
vs national median
£148
Est. council tax / mo
2.2/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the M40 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in M40
Postcode district (M40)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £250,000 | 94 | −£160k |
| Semi-detached | £205,000 | 874 | −£55k |
| Terraced | £150,000 | 1,102 | −£68k |
| Flat | £130,000 | 228 | −£102k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in M40
Band C
Estimated band
£1,778
Estimated annual cost
£148
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (M40)M40 sits at an average deprivation decile of 2.2 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 38 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 32% less than the national median.