Postcode M12 4HL is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Belle Vue & West Gorton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year. The nearest station is Ardwick, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wonderland Park.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from M12 4HL.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M12 4HL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.9 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wonderland Park | Small | Walking directions to Wonderland Park |
| 0.3 mi | Edlin Close Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Edlin Close Play Area |
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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4HL.
In the M12 4HL postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 4HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jacobs | Kingfisher Close, Manchester, M12 4DR | Walking directions to Jacobs |
| 0.3 mi | Appna | Dickenson Road, Manchester, M13 0NU | Walking directions to Appna |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Super Store | Dickenson Road, Manchester, M13 0NU | Walking directions to Manchester Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Stanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4NH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Stanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4HL, 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 4HL records about 206 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 public order.
The median sale price around M12 4HL in Belle Vue & West Gorton 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 4HL, including Dean Trust Ardwick (Good), St John's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 4HL is Ardwick, about 1,362 m away.
M12 4HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,086 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 4HL 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.