Postcode insights

M12 4GR

Matthews Lane

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M12 4GR

Overview

Postcode M12 4GR is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Levenshulme North & East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Levenshulme North & East is £45,813 per year. The nearest station is Ryder Brow, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nutsford Vale.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Levenshulme North & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Levenshulme North & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Levenshulme North & East is £45,813 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M12 4GR.

Flood risk

No risk

Levenshulme North & East near M12 4GR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ryder Brow located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 4GR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.7 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme
0.8 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 4GR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.3 miGreenbank Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Greenbank Playing Fields
0.5 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
2,322.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.21(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.74(+16%)
Burglary
19.11(+245%)
Public order
18.3(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.05(+67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
143
41.33%
British
107
30.92%
Bangladeshi
41
11.85%
Irish
15
4.34%
Arab
10
2.89%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
33.7%
No qualifications
71
26.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.81%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
44.92%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.1%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Longsight

Median price£214,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £251K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Longsight area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longsight over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£312,000£364
Semi-Detached27£240,000£267
Terraced38£197,500£220
Flats7£135,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longsight

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,000£115,000£116,000
2017£168,000£90,000£123,000£119,500
2018£172,250£89,250£144,000£114,000
2019£233,450£90,000£177,500£125,000
2020£207,500£92,250£160,000£142,000
2021£172,750£108,500£180,000£150,000
2022£304,995£127,000£250,000£162,500
2023£359,995£110,000£297,495£166,000
2024£367,498£111,500£237,500£165,000
2025£265,000£127,500£230,000£195,000
2026£120,000£245,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longsight.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£141£114
2017£194£167£157£126
2018£196£138£177£132
2019£217£174£209£141
2020£208£163£209£149
2021£215£197£213£193
2022£298£232£263£185
2023£348£204£295£195
2024£344£255£288£219
2025£351£214£261£214
2026£223£288£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longsight.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 20266, Leybourne Avenue, Manchester, M19 3FGTerracedFreehold£260,000
27 Jun 20256, Leybourne Avenue, Manchester, M19 3FGTerracedFreehold£186,000
02 May 20256, Leybourne Avenue, Manchester, M19 3FGTerracedFreehold£110,000
05 Sept 202563, Bratton Drive, Manchester, M19 3GUTerracedFreehold£282,000
02 Jun 202575, Bratton Drive, Manchester, M19 3GUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the M12 4GR postcode area, located within Levenshulme North & East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M12 4GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableGrange SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryGorton Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCedar Mount AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 4GR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 4GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local
0.3 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop
0.3 miRS GrocersPrestage Street, Manchester, M12 4GQWalking directions to RS Grocers
0.3 miKings Food StoreHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 4QGWalking directions to Kings Food Store
0.4 miMount Road Convenience Store148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GSWalking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M12 4GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asif Iqbal Ranjha

Longsight - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardLongsightE05011370
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Levenshulme North & EastE02006986
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 064AE01005200
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2011-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M12 4GR

Is M12 4GR (Levenshulme North & East) safe?

The area around M12 4GR records about 136 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.

What is the average house price near M12 4GR?

The median sale price around M12 4GR in Levenshulme North & East is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M12 4GR?

There are 20 schools close to M12 4GR, including Grange School (Outstanding), Gorton Primary School (Good) and Cedar Mount Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M12 4GR?

The closest station to M12 4GR is Ryder Brow, about 795 m away.

How deprived is the area around M12 4GR?

M12 4GR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M12 4GR (Levenshulme North & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 4GR is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Asif Iqbal Ranjha (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.