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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

M187DN

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M187QF

Melland Road

M187RX

Manby Square

M187TN

Bagshaw Road

M187TS

Kenwood Road

M124UG

Rushford Street

M124WW

Rigton Close

M125QF

Blakey Street

M125RU

Northmoor Road

M130AE

Hamilton Road

M130PJ

Hamilton Road

M130SJ

Hawkhurst Road

M187DF

Shelford Avenue

M187GT

Beard Road

M187PJ

Trust Road

M187TJ

Braithwaite Road

M124QD

Crowcroft Road

M125GB

Woodhill Close

M125GD

Northmoor Road

M125RA

Butterwick Close

M125RS

Elgar Street

M130GD

Driscoll Street

M130NG

Albert Place

M130PP

Buller Road

M130QW

Mentor Street

M130RQ

Brook Terrace

M187BS

Odette Street

M187BU

Windsor Street

M124BA

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M124DF

Crowcroft Road

M124GE

Siddall Street

M130GP

Meller Road

M187DG

Penketh Avenue

M187GN

Craig Road

M187NN

Levenshulme Road

M187RR

Manby Road

M187TA

Shillingford Road

M124JY

Lockhart Close

M124TP

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M125AX

Chipping Square

M130PW

Montgomery Road

M130PY

Turnbull Road

M187BW

Mount Road

M187GL

Heathcote Road

M187NL

Gorton South

M187QB

Collin Avenue

M187RH

Hexham Road

M192AH

Longsight East

M124AZ

Great Lake Close

M124WN

Albert Grove

M125GR

Pink Bank Lane

M125QH

Pink Bank Lane

M125RQ

Tallis Street

M130PD

Hamilton Road

M130RZ

Longsight East

M187ST

Wembley Road

M187BG

Balmoral Street

M187DA

Stanley Grove

M187QL

Heathcote Road

M187QP

Thomson Road

M124NN

Stockport Road

M130GE

Clitheroe Road

M130PU

Reynell Road

M130PX

Hamilton Road

M187DB

Fernhill Drive

M187GJ

Buckley Avenue

M187QQ

Thomson Road

M187RA

Kilnwick Close

M124JU

Ellen Wilkinson Crescent

M124QH

Linwood Grove

M124RX

Redgate Lane

M124TE

Dunley Close

M124TF

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M124WY

Barnby Street

M125QB

Gorton South

M130NQ

Swayfield Avenue

M130SG

Meade Grove

M130TD

Raincliff Avenue

M187PW

Wembley Road

M187BT

Balmoral Street

M187DL

Penketh Avenue

M187DS

Bagshaw Road

M187NG

Holmcroft Road

M187QJ

Buckley Road

M187QX

Beard Road

M187WG

Burnfield Road

M124UJ

Collington Close

M124WE

Peel Grove

M125GN

Armitage Avenue

M130GW

Longsight East

M130SE

Stamford Road

M187RT

Barnard Road

M187DH

Stanley Grove

M187GA

Fallow Avenue

M187QW

Craig Road

M124HA

Northmoor Road

M124PE

Melling Street

M125GE

Blakey Street

M125GP

Armitage Avenue

M130GL

Longsight East

Data Sources

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