M12 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ardwick, Higher in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M12 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00025628 (shared with 311 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4AB.
303
37
£ 33,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M12 4AB has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M12 4AB. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M12 4AB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Medlock Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Plymouth Grove Primary School
Manchester Hospital School
Armitage CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Ford Madox Brown1.0 km
- Grafton Arms0.8 km
- Kro Bar1.0 km
- Turing Tap1.0 km
- Big Hands Bar1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Eastern Pearl0.8 km
- Red Chilli Restaurant0.8 km
- Burgerholic0.5 km
- Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room0.5 km
- Omani Eastern Cuisine0.8 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Mouse Kingdom0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.9 km
- W H Lung Cash & Carry Ltd0.7 km
- ARMR Health & Nutrition Store0.4 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Arizona Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Bong Eats0.5 km
- Bun & Wings0.5 km
- Burger Factory0.5 km
- Golden Gate0.3 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick0.5 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.3 km
- Ashburys1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ardwick Post Office0.1 km
- Ardwick Post Office0.1 km
- Devonshire Street0.2 km
- Devonshire Street0.2 km
- Nicholls College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M124AB · Data under Open Government Licence