M12 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aked Close, 0.5km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00025628 (shared with 311 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AKED CLOSE, M12 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AKED CLOSE, M12 4AN.
303
37
£ 33,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4AN 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
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in M12 4AN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4AN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 164,000
1 sales · Mean £ 164,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M12 4AN 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
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Plymouth Grove Primary School
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Armitage CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
Medlock Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- JKL Off Licence0.8 km
- Jacobs Londis0.7 km
- Late Mart Limited0.4 km
- The Brownie Owl0.3 km
- Candys & Vapes0.4 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Eastern Pearl0.5 km
- Red Chilli Restaurant0.8 km
- National Blood Service0.6 km
- Plymouth Grove Restaurant0.7 km
- Saifullah Zain Fish and Chips0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Grafton Arms0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- American Joe0.7 km
- Alps Kitchen also T/as Burgerland, Pasta Bounissima, Always Sunny0.7 km
- Burgeronomi0.7 km
- Chai Baithak0.7 km
- Crust0.7 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick0.6 km
- Ashburys1.5 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Street0.0 km
- Devonshire Street0.1 km
- Winterford Avenue0.2 km
- Winterford Avenue0.2 km
- Devonshire Street South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M124AN · Data under Open Government Licence