Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M12 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4AH.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M12 4AH 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.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

M12 4AH 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M12 4AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ardwick, Higher in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AH 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 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00025628 (shared with 311 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M12 4AH. 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

White / British39.3%
Asian / British Asian27.4%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 4AH has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Medlock Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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Armitage CofE Primary School

Outstanding500 pupils0.8 km
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Manchester Hospital School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Good239 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Eastern Pearl0.9 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.9 km
  • Burgerholic0.4 km
  • Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room0.6 km
  • Omani Eastern Cuisine0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Mouse Kingdom0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
  • W H Lung Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
  • ARMR Health & Nutrition Store0.4 km
  • PVF DRINKS LTD0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

133 nearby
  • Arizona Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Bong Eats0.3 km
  • Bun & Wings0.3 km
  • Burger Factory0.3 km
  • Fish & Fire0.9 km
  • + 128 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Grafton Arms0.9 km
  • Manchester Union Brewery0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ardwick0.4 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.2 km
  • Ashburys1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Devonshire Street0.0 km
  • Nicholls College0.1 km
  • Car Park (To define route)0.1 km
  • Devonshire Street North (Sh Bnd) Def rte0.1 km
  • Devonshire Street North0.1 km