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Longsight East

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About

Longsight East is a residential area located in south Manchester, approximately 2 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some newer developments. It has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to the A6, making it accessible to central Manchester and surrounding areas.

The neighborhood features local shops, supermarkets, and independent businesses along Stockport Road. There are several parks and green spaces nearby, such as Whitworth Park and Longsight Park. The area is home to a mix of long-term residents and students, due to its proximity to universities. Community facilities include schools, a library, and places of worship serving the diverse population.

Area overview

On average Longsight East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longsight East is £31,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Longsight East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longsight East Population
9,280
Population density
13,238.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
5,149
55.48%
Bangladeshi
1,342
14.46%
British
717
7.73%
African
421
4.54%
Other
223
2.4%
Total population: 9,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
960
38.22%
Owns with a mortgage
506
20.14%
Other social rented
446
17.75%
Owns outright
385
15.33%
Other forms of private rent
103
4.1%
Total households: 2,512

Property prices in Longsight East

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Longsight East area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longsight East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longsight East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£255,000
Terraced28£183,401

10 years median price trend in Longsight East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.