M12 is a postcode district in Manchester, North West, covering 491 active and 365 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M12 (33%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives (20%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes M12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M12 are around £244k, up 5.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M12 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 32, M12 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M12 postcode area.
19,267
32
£ 29,433 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
M12 has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Crowcroft Park Primary School
All Saints Primary School
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Armitage CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School
St Richard's RC Primary School
Rodney House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- B & M Bargains
- Greggs
- Madina Halal Meats
- Maihan Bakery
- Jinger
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre
- Cha Cha Chai
- Chicken Hut
- Clout Kitchen
- Cypresshawk
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
172 nearby- A Little Sweet
- Asian Fusion
- American Joe
- Alps Kitchen also T/as Burgerland, Pasta Bounissima, Always Sunny
- Ammucca Italian Food
- + 167 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Manchester Union Brewery
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Longsight
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Area Profile: M12 · Data under Open Government Licence