Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

RICHMOND GROVE EAST, M12 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND GROVE EAST, M12 4DR.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M12 4DR 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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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

M12 4DR has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M12 4DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Grove East, 0.3km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4DR 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% 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 14% — 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 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00026525 (shared with 16 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 4DR. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.7%
Asian / British Asian39.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.4%
Other / Mixed18.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 2025-08)

M12 4DR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Good239 pupils0.3 km
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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good492 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils0.5 km
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Rodney House School

Outstanding62 pupils0.7 km
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Armitage CofE Primary School

Outstanding500 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's RC High School

Good1030 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Eggfree Cake Box Manchester Limited0.4 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.6 km
  • Harvest Energy0.3 km
  • S & M Fresh Halal Meat0.5 km
  • Al Makkah Fresh Halal Meat0.9 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Community Church of the Nazarene Longsight0.2 km
  • BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre0.8 km
  • La Bona Pasta0.9 km
  • Mr Manakeesh0.9 km
  • Saleem’s Tawa Grill0.9 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Anselm Hall Cellar Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda Longsight0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Calzone King0.7 km
  • Lazeeza Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pizza City0.9 km
  • Urban Spice0.9 km
  • Munch0.7 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ardwick1.2 km
  • Ashburys1.4 km
  • Belle Vue1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Longsight Police Station0.1 km
  • Plymouth Grove0.1 km
  • Plymouth Grove0.2 km
  • Clarence Road0.2 km
  • Clarence Road0.2 km