M12 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AR 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.
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 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00025626 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4AR.
289
38
£ 33,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4AR 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 4AR has a significant social housing presence — 98% 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 4AR. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M12 4AR 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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Armitage CofE Primary School
Plymouth Grove Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Medlock Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Burger Munch0.3 km
- Frosted Layers0.6 km
- Eastern Pearl0.7 km
- Burgerholic0.8 km
- Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
116 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Arizona Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Bong Eats0.7 km
- Bun & Wings0.7 km
- + 111 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- JKL Off Licence0.7 km
- Mouse Kingdom0.8 km
- One Stop Stores0.5 km
- ARMR Health & Nutrition Store0.8 km
- PVF DRINKS LTD0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick0.5 km
- Ashburys1.2 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bennett Street0.1 km
- Stagecoach Depot0.1 km
- Bennett Street0.1 km
- Devonshire Street0.2 km
- Stagecoach Depot0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M124AR · Data under Open Government Licence