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Area guide: Moston

houses in Moston flats in Moston

Moston is less than three miles north of the city centre, about half a mile east of Rochdale Road - a major route from the Manchester to the north and the M60 motorway.

Living in Moston

All homes are within walking distance of the North City Centre complex. As well as smaller shops, there's a large Asda store, a covered market, post office, medical centre, police station, library and sixth form college. There are modern Sure Start facilities for families with young children, a leisure and fitness centre, and a modern swimming pool.

There are more local shops and a library on Moston Lane itself.

There are frequent buses along Rochdale Road from Manchester to Middleton and Rochdale. The vibrant city centre, with its shops, entertainment and leisure facilities is just a few minutes journey.

Nearby Boggart Hole Clough is one of Manchester's largest parks, with bowls, fishing, boating, football pitches, playground, running track, multicourts and woodland walks.

Homes to rent in Moston

There are around 120 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street.

Facilities in Moston

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Availability of homes

Your chance of a home here depends on your circumstances (called your 'rehousing priority') and on how often homes become available. The higher the availability, the better your chances. See availability in this area below. Then compare it to availability in other areas to help decide which area(s) to go for.

graph showing availaility of homes in Moston
graph key: blue box For singles/couples 16-40
Availability: below average
graph key: orange box For singles/couples 40-60
Availability: below average
graph key: green box For singles/couples over 60
Availability: below average
graph key: purple box Family/adult groups: 2 beds
Availability: below average
graph key: navy box Family/adult groups: 3 beds
Availability: below average
graph key: red box Family/adult groups: 4+ beds
Availability: extremely low