Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M12 4EH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4EH 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

Social renting makes up 98% of tenure in M12 4EH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4EH 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 4EH 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.

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 4EH 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 4EH. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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 pupils0.2 km
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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils0.5 km
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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

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

Good492 pupils0.9 km
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Rodney House School

Outstanding62 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Burger Munch0.5 km
  • Frosted Layers0.8 km
  • Eastern Pearl0.7 km
  • Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room1.0 km
  • Elite Food Brands Ltd0.7 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Arizona Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Bong Eats0.9 km
  • Bun & Wings0.9 km
  • + 76 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • JKL Off Licence0.5 km
  • Mouse Kingdom1.0 km
  • One Stop Stores0.3 km
  • PVF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
  • Wine Shop0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ardwick0.7 km
  • Ashburys1.1 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Clowes Street0.1 km
  • Bennett Street0.2 km
  • Bennett Street0.2 km
  • Ercall Avenue0.3 km
  • Ercall Avenue0.3 km