Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

LINNETT CLOSE, M12 4EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINNETT CLOSE, M12 4EZ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M12 4EZ 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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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 75% social renting, M12 4EZ 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 4EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Linnett Close, 0.5km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M12 4EZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% 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 15% — 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 4EZ are sourced from Output Area E00026490 (shared with 16 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 4EZ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.2%
Asian / British Asian37.1%
Black / African / Caribbean23.8%
Other / Mixed17.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 2025-08)

M12 4EZ 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.

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Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good492 pupils0.3 km
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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Good239 pupils0.4 km
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Rodney House School

Outstanding62 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's RC High School

Good1030 pupils0.5 km
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Stanley Grove Primary Academy

Good693 pupils0.5 km
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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • A1 Pound Store0.6 km
  • Anmol Halal Meat1.0 km
  • Exotic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.5 km
  • JKL Off Licence0.2 km
  • Lancashire Meat Co0.5 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Burger Base0.6 km
  • Eastern Pearl0.6 km
  • Istanbul Shawarma0.4 km
  • Anmol Curry House0.5 km
  • Desires0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Longsight0.4 km
  • Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Al Baraka0.5 km
  • Billy's Burgers and Shakes0.7 km
  • Deen's Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.4 km
  • Kool Runnings0.4 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Anselm Hall Cellar Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashburys1.4 km
  • Ardwick1.4 km
  • Belle Vue1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Stockport Road0.1 km
  • New Bank Street0.1 km
  • Plymouth Grove0.1 km
  • Clarence Road0.2 km
  • Clarence Road0.2 km