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England / North West / Manchester / Longsight

About

Longsight is a residential ward located in southeast Manchester, approximately 2 miles from the city center. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern housing developments. It has a strong sense of community, with local shops, markets, and independent businesses lining the main streets. Longsight is well-connected by public transport, including buses and the nearby Ardwick train station, making it accessible for commuters.

The ward is home to a diverse population, with cultural influences reflected in its eateries, places of worship, and community events. Longsight Park provides green space for recreation, while local schools and community centers serve residents of all ages. The area has seen gradual redevelopment in recent years, balancing preservation of its historic character with modern needs. Longsight's proximity to both the city center and neighboring areas like Levenshulme and Rusholme adds to its appeal as a residential location.

Area overview

On average Longsight has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longsight is £32,255 per year. There are 9 schools in Longsight: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longsight Population
20,873
Population density
7,271.6 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani
8,126
38.93%
British
3,857
18.48%
Bangladeshi
2,333
11.18%
African
2,069
9.91%
Other White
687
3.29%
Total population: 20,872

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,728
26.7%
Other social rented
1,684
26.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,284
19.84%
Owns outright
796
12.3%
Social rents from council
723
11.17%
Total households: 6,473

Property prices in Longsight

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Longsight area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,110 up to £345,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£302,500
Flats2£135,000
Semi-Detached28£230,000
Terraced31£165,000

10 years price trend in Longsight

All postcodes in Longsight

M125GH

Gorebrook Court

M125HS

Belgate Close

M130PF

Hamilton Road

M125RT

Northmoor Road

M130GQ

Dobcross Close

M187GS

Heathcote Road

M187PA

Churton Road

M187PB

Darras Road

M187QS

Darras Road

M187RE

Barnard Road

M187RZ

Ormsby Avenue

M187SD

Hemsworth Road

M124JJ

Dickenson Road

M124QZ

Crowcroft Road

M124WF

Albert Grove

M125RY

Totland Close

M130PE

Clitheroe Road

M130GB

Tatham Close

M130GN

Crowcroft Road

M187DJ

Elsham Gardens

M187NX

Burnfield Road

M187QT

Craig Road

M187SJ

Aylesby Avenue

M124AA

Chell Street

M124GR

Matthews Lane

M124QA

Attwood Street

M125QY

East Road

M125RX

Gorton South

M130GT

Beresford Road

M130QG

St Agnes Road

M187PY

Fernwood Avenue

M187BN

Gorton South

M187GD

Fallow Avenue

M187GG

Mount Road

M187QU

Balmain Avenue

M187TE

Rainshaw Lane

M125HU

Longsight East

M124PF

Farrant Road

M124TA

Collington Close

M125QG

Gorton South

M130PN

Hamilton Road

M187BY

Sandringham Street

M187GB

Rawsthorne Avenue

M125QS

Gorton South

M130WG

Dickenson Road

M187PQ

Thomson Road

M187PS

Collin Avenue

M187GX

Harton Avenue

M187QG

Mount Road

M187RN

East Road

M187RP

Aylesby Avenue

M124NF

Northmoor Road

M124PA

Prout Street

M125QP

Gorton South

M130PQ

Hamilton Road

M130QQ

Norburn Road

M187BX

Mount Road

M187QE

Melland Road

M187QN

Cleadon Avenue

M187TT

Salwick Way

M124NB

Meldreth Drive

M124WU

Barnby Street

M125FZ

Bowling Green Lane

M187RY

Kilnwick Close

M187PD

Monkton Avenue

M187PT

Collin Avenue

M187RU

Barnard Road

M187BA

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M187NR

Westlea Drive

M124JX

Hoskins Close

M124PJ

Fencot Drive

M124WJ

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M124WT

Grainger Avenue

M125RR

Hollins Grove

M130QL

Crowcroft Road

M130SQ

Albert Place

M187PL

Sutton Road

M187QA

Mannering Street

M187QH

Gorton South

M187SR

Forber Crescent

M130RR

Stockport Road

M124LW

Tinshill Close

M124NT

Grainger Avenue

M124TD

Iqbal Close

M125RP

Patey Street

M130PR

Beresford Road

M130QJ

Stockport Road

M130QX

Farrer Road

M130SA

Portland Road

M130WP

Beresford Road

M187RS

Buckley Road

M187WN

Yeadon Road

M124NY

Hopkins Street

M125HW

Stanley Grove

M130PT

Reynell Road

M130QF

Slade Grove

M130SD

Stockport Road

M130TA

Beresford Road

M187EH

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M187BZ

Norfolk Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.