M12 4FT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4FT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 4FT are sourced from Output Area E00180788 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4FT.
577
30
£ 29,800 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4FT 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 4FT has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M12 4FT. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
M12 4FT 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.
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Ardwick
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
St John's CofE Primary School
Plymouth Grove Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Rodney House School
St Peter's RC High School
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- A1 Pound Store0.8 km
- Exotic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.6 km
- JKL Off Licence0.2 km
- Lancashire Meat Co0.6 km
- Mega Pound Store0.8 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Burger Base0.8 km
- Eastern Pearl0.4 km
- Istanbul Shawarma0.6 km
- Billys Asian Food0.7 km
- Ice Paradise0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Longsight0.6 km
- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Al Baraka0.7 km
- Billy's Burgers and Shakes0.8 km
- Deen's Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.6 km
- Kool Runnings0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Anselm Hall Cellar Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick1.3 km
- Ashburys1.5 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plymouth Grove0.1 km
- Longsight Police Station0.1 km
- Plymouth Grove0.1 km
- Clarence Road0.1 km
- Clarence Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M124FT · Data under Open Government Licence