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Area guide: New Moston

houses in New Moston multi-storey flats in New Moston

New Moston is about five miles north east of the city centre. It's based around Hollinwood Avenue and its junctions with Lighbowne Road and Broadway - major routes to the north.

Living in New Moston

There's a large Morrisons supermarket and smaller shops on Hollinwood Avenue, and local shops and services like health centres, post offices, banks and building societies within easy reach on Moston Lane East, Lightbowne Road and Moston Lane.

There's good public transport, with frequent buses along Lightbowne Road and Broadway to the city centre and Oldham, and along Victoria Avenue to Middleton.

There are regular trains to the city and Rochdale from Moston station.

Homes to rent in New Moston

There are around 1,590 homes rented out by not-for-profit landlords like housing associations and housing trusts. See homes here street-by-street.

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