Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M12 4DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

264

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M12 4DY 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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2/10
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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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 77% social renting, M12 4DY 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M12 4DY 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 4DY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 77% 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.

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 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00026497 (shared with 5 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 4DY. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.3%
Asian / British Asian19.8%
Black / African / Caribbean43.3%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

37%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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M12 4DY has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils0.2 km
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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils0.5 km
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Armitage CofE Primary School

Outstanding500 pupils0.6 km
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Good467 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Good239 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good492 pupils0.8 km
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Manchester Hospital School

Good159 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Budda Express0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Coniston Hall / Ashley0.7 km
  • Greater Manchester Bangladesh Association0.9 km
  • J Dynasty1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • CHICKANA'S chicken0.7 km
  • Dish Events & Catering0.9 km
  • Mcr Citadel Takeaway0.7 km
  • Moonlight0.8 km
  • Smash Burger Co0.9 km
  • + 82 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • ARMR Health & Nutrition Store0.9 km
  • PVF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
  • Wine Shop0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • KMCR Limited0.4 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ardwick0.7 km
  • Ashburys1.4 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Winterford Avenue0.0 km
  • Winterford Avenue0.1 km
  • Plymouth Grove West0.2 km
  • Devonshire Street0.2 km
  • Devonshire Street0.3 km