M12 4AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Gorton, West in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AP 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 98% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00025626 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4AP.
289
38
£ 33,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4AP 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 98% of tenure in M12 4AP — 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 4AP. The average age is 37.8. 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.
school Local Schools
Armitage CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
Plymouth Grove Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
St John's CofE Primary School
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Rodney House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- JKL Off Licence0.6 km
- Mouse Kingdom1.0 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- PVF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
- Wine Shop1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Eastern Pearl0.7 km
- Pret a Manger1.0 km
- Elite Food Brands Ltd0.7 km
- Manchester Piri Piri Ltd0.9 km
- Clout Kitchen0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Arizona Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Bong Eats0.9 km
- Bun & Wings0.9 km
- Burger Factory0.9 km
- Fish & Fire0.9 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick0.7 km
- Ashburys1.0 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clowes Street0.1 km
- Bennett Street0.2 km
- Ercall Avenue0.2 km
- Ercall Avenue0.3 km
- Bennett Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M124AP · Data under Open Government Licence