M12 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4DU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00025626 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M12 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M12 4DU.
289
38
£ 33,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M12 4DU 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
With 98% social renting, M12 4DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4DU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Armitage CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
Plymouth Grove Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
Medlock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- JKL Off Licence0.7 km
- Mouse Kingdom0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.4 km
- ARMR Health & Nutrition Store0.9 km
- PVF DRINKS LTD0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Eastern Pearl0.7 km
- Burgerholic0.9 km
- Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room0.9 km
- Pret a Manger0.8 km
- Elite Food Brands Ltd0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Arizona Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Bong Eats0.8 km
- Bun & Wings0.8 km
- Burger Factory0.8 km
- Fish & Fire0.9 km
- + 79 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick0.5 km
- Ashburys1.1 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bennett Street0.1 km
- Bennett Street0.1 km
- Stagecoach Depot0.2 km
- Clowes Street0.2 km
- Ercall Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M124DU · Data under Open Government Licence