Postcode M12 4AW is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ardwick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year. The nearest station is Ardwick, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Swinton Grove Park.
Ardwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 724 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Ardwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 97.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from M12 4AW.
Ardwick near M12 4AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ardwick located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.8 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Swinton Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Swinton Grove Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wonderland Park | Small | Walking directions to Wonderland Park |
| 0.4 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £399,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £345,000 | £345 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £295,000 | £326 |
| Terraced | 12 | £278,500 | £278 |
| Flats | 13 | £156,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171,995 | £95,500 | £159,995 | £139,995 |
| 2017 | £208,995 | £127,000 | £184,995 | £154,495 |
| 2018 | £224,995 | £146,500 | £196,995 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £259,995 | £133,250 | £216,995 | £199,995 |
| 2020 | £307,995 | £117,000 | £286,995 | £279,995 |
| 2021 | — | £127,500 | £233,000 | £289,998 |
| 2022 | £334,995 | £135,500 | £272,995 | £299,995 |
| 2023 | £278,000 | £160,000 | £256,000 | £309,995 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £150,000 | £275,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £140,000 | £290,000 | £278,500 |
| 2026 | — | £155,750 | — | £182,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £194 | £186 | £188 |
| 2017 | £202 | £214 | £201 | £199 |
| 2018 | £223 | £216 | £211 | £213 |
| 2019 | £245 | £225 | £231 | £225 |
| 2020 | £260 | £219 | £245 | £239 |
| 2021 | — | £219 | £261 | £267 |
| 2022 | £299 | £263 | £283 | £287 |
| 2023 | £327 | £260 | £295 | £274 |
| 2024 | £314 | £227 | £279 | £273 |
| 2025 | £345 | £236 | £321 | £277 |
| 2026 | — | £275 | — | £236 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 164, Langport Avenue, Manchester, M12 4NR | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 27, Halsbury Close, Manchester, M12 4NP | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 225, Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 5AZ | Other | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, 300, Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0JY | Flats | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 292, Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0JY | Terraced | Leasehold | £292,000 |
In the M12 4AW postcode area, located within Ardwick, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 4AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 9AB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Clowes Street, Manchester, M12 5JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Jacobs | Kingfisher Close, Manchester, M12 4DR | Walking directions to Jacobs |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0BZ | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M12 4AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex-Salik Imran
Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M12 4AW records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M12 4AW in Ardwick is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M12 4AW, including St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good), Armitage CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Plymouth Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 4AW is Ardwick, about 605 m away.
M12 4AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 724 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M12 4AW is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex-Salik Imran (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.