M12 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Littlehaven Close, 0.3km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4DS 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. Property: Average house prices are around £232k. 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00026525 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLEHAVEN CLOSE, M12 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLEHAVEN CLOSE, M12 4DS.
423
32
£ 32,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4DS 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 4DS has a significant social housing presence — 55% 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 4DS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
4 sales · Mean £ 188,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
M12 4DS 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
Armitage CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Eggfree Cake Box Manchester Limited0.4 km
- Haji Baba Ltd0.6 km
- Harvest Energy0.2 km
- S & M Fresh Halal Meat0.5 km
- Al Makkah Fresh Halal Meat0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Community Church of the Nazarene Longsight0.2 km
- BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre0.8 km
- La Bona Pasta0.8 km
- Mr Manakeesh0.9 km
- Saleem’s Tawa Grill0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Anselm Hall Cellar Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.6 km
- Asda Longsight0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Calzone King0.8 km
- Daley's Food Box1.0 km
- Lazeeza Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza City0.8 km
- Urban Spice0.9 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick1.2 km
- Ashburys1.4 km
- Belle Vue1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plymouth Grove0.1 km
- Longsight Police Station0.1 km
- Plymouth Grove0.1 km
- Clarence Road0.2 km
- Clarence Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M124DS · Data under Open Government Licence