Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M12 4AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

289

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M12 4AT 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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3/10
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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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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 98% social renting, M12 4AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00025626 (shared with 14 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 4AT. 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

White / British20.3%
Asian / British Asian33.8%
Black / African / Caribbean27.2%
Other / Mixed18.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils0.2 km
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Armitage CofE Primary School

Outstanding500 pupils0.4 km
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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Good239 pupils0.8 km
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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Medlock Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good492 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Pret a Manger0.8 km
  • Lanzhou Beef Noodles Manchester0.8 km
  • Live Seafood Ltd0.9 km
  • The Space Project0.9 km
  • National Blood Service0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

88 nearby
  • Asian Fusion0.7 km
  • Dumpling Around also T/as Hong Kong Boy Takeaway0.7 km
  • Happi Kitchen0.7 km
  • Hunger Burg0.7 km
  • Lan Zhou Beef Noodles Limited0.7 km
  • + 83 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Candys & Vapes0.5 km
  • Everest Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Musmeat0.8 km
  • Jacobs Londis0.6 km
  • Hathersage Superstore Ltd1.0 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
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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
  • Bennett Street0.1 km
  • Stagecoach Depot0.1 km
  • Devonshire Street0.3 km
  • Stagecoach Depot0.3 km