M12 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Gorton, West in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4BD is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% 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 22% — 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00026489 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4BD.
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£ 32,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines M12 4BD — 59% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M12 4BD. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
M12 4BD has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Primary School
St Peter's RC High School
Armitage CofE Primary School
Rodney House School
Dean Trust Ardwick
St Francis RC Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Exotic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables1.0 km
- JKL Off Licence0.6 km
- Lancashire Meat Co1.0 km
- B & M Bargains0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Istanbul Shawarma0.9 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
- Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Colin's Cafe1.0 km
- Greater Manchester Bangladesh Association0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Longsight0.9 km
- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- Kool Runnings0.9 km
- Big Joe'z0.9 km
- Chans Takeaway M18 LTD0.9 km
- Mr Gelato M/cr Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Diamond Lodge0.9 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashburys0.8 km
- Belle Vue1.2 km
- Ardwick1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pottery Lane0.0 km
- Pottery Lane0.1 km
- Kirkmanshulme Lane (New Extension)0.1 km
- Kirkmanshulme Lane (New Extension)0.1 km
- Redgate Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M124BD · Data under Open Government Licence