M12 4AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Crowcroft Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4AA is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% 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 13% — 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 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00026503 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4AA.
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35
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4AA 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 4AA has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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 4AA. The average age is 34.7. 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 2025-11)
M12 4AA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Rodney House School
St Peter's RC High School
Longsight Community Primary
St John's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Crowcroft Park Primary School
St Richard's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Adam's Minimarket1.0 km
- A6 Convenience Store0.4 km
- BD MASS BAZAR0.1 km
- Kamal's0.9 km
- Kings Continental Cash & Carry0.7 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.1 km
- Al-Aqsa Takeaway0.1 km
- Anmol Sweet House0.1 km
- Daawat0.4 km
- Grillish0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Anmol Curry House0.1 km
- Desires0.4 km
- Punjabi Dera0.1 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.1 km
- Chicken Hut0.1 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.2 km
- Asda Longsight0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belle Vue1.4 km
- Levenshulme1.4 km
- Ryder Brow1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Grove0.1 km
- Stanley Grove0.1 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Longsight - Rainforth Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M124AA · Data under Open Government Licence