M12 4DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crowcroft Road, 0.1km from Crowcroft Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M12 4DF offers 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
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 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00026521 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWCROFT ROAD, M12 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWCROFT ROAD, M12 4DF.
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29
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4DF 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 4DF has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 4DF. The average age is 29.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M12 4DF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crowcroft Park Primary School
St Richard's RC Primary School
Longsight Community Primary
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Rodney House School
St Peter's RC High School
Gorton Primary School
Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Chowdhury Convenience Store0.5 km
- International Mini Market0.6 km
- La Banat0.8 km
- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- Super Store0.2 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Klondyke Club - Levenshulme Bowl/Social Club0.9 km
- Hennigans Sports Bar0.8 km
- Cibus Manchester0.9 km
- Overdraught0.9 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Kurdish Restaurant0.9 km
- The Belgian Waffle Company Manchester0.8 km
- Anmol Curry House0.6 km
- Chaiiwala Stockport Road0.7 km
- Desires0.2 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.5 km
- Al-Aqsa Takeaway0.5 km
- Anmol Sweet House0.6 km
- Cha Cha's0.6 km
- ChangYai-Thai0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Metro1.0 km
- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Longsight0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Levenshulme0.8 km
- Ryder Brow1.4 km
- Belle Vue1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crowcroft Road0.1 km
- Crowcroft Road To Define Route0.1 km
- East Road0.1 km
- Crowcroft Road0.1 km
- Crowcroft Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M124DF · Data under Open Government Licence