Area Analysis Manchester, North West

M12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M12 postcode area.

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Population

19,267

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 29,433 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £244,840 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.4%
Asian / British Asian49.7%
Black / African / Caribbean17.8%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Crowcroft Park Primary School

Good241 pupils
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All Saints Primary School

Good235 pupils
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St Agnes C of E Primary School

Good454 pupils
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Armitage CofE Primary School

Outstanding500 pupils
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils
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St Francis RC Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils
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St Richard's RC Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils
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Rodney House School

Outstanding62 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • B & M Bargains
  • Greggs
  • Madina Halal Meats
  • Maihan Bakery
  • Jinger
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Club 3000 Bingo
  • Manchester Pasta Co Limited
  • Hide Out Youth Zone
  • Honi Poke
  • Howdy
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Longsight
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

172 nearby
  • Royal Nawaab
  • Cheatless
  • Cheesy Jerk Bagels Ltd
  • ChiBu
  • Chikin Kingdom
  • + 167 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Manchester Union Brewery