Postcode insights

M12 4NT

Rushford Street

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M12 4NT

Overview

Postcode M12 4NT is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsight East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longsight East is £37,495 per year. The nearest station is Levenshulme, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nutsford Vale.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Longsight East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Longsight East has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longsight East is £37,495 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from M12 4NT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 4NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme
0.8 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.9 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 4NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.2 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
27,724.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.62(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+14%)
Burglary
9.87(+78%)
Public order
8.85(-13%)
Other theft
5.79(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
255
55.08%
Bangladeshi
89
19.22%
British
46
9.94%
Indian
14
3.02%
African
11
2.38%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
33.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
22.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
12.62%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
41.67%
Owns outright
24
20%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.33%
Other social rented
14
11.67%
Social rents from council
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202571, Rushford Street, Manchester, M12 4NTTerracedLeasehold£186,000
05 Sept 202542, Purcell Street, Manchester, M12 4NUTerracedLeasehold£200,000
11 Jul 202564, Purcell Street, Manchester, M12 4NUTerracedLeasehold£195,000
14 Apr 202532, Purcell Street, Manchester, M12 4NUTerracedLeasehold£206,000
26 Jan 202613, Sullivan Street, Manchester, M12 4WSTerracedLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the M12 4NT postcode area, located within Longsight East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M12 4NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStanley Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCrowcroft Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Richard's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 4NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 4NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsStockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RGWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miLidlStanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAlan MarketLongden Road, Manchester, M12 4GDWalking directions to Alan Market
0.3 miAsdaStanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4NHWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop

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 4NT, 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)Longsight EastE02006985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 063BE01005233
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M12 4NT

Is M12 4NT (Longsight East) safe?

The area around M12 4NT records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and burglary.

What is the average house price near M12 4NT?

The median sale price around M12 4NT in Longsight 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 4NT?

There are 20 schools close to M12 4NT, including Stanley Grove Primary Academy (Good), Crowcroft Park Primary School (Good) and St Richard's RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M12 4NT?

The closest station to M12 4NT is Levenshulme, about 1,137 m away.

How deprived is the area around M12 4NT?

M12 4NT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M12 4NT (Longsight East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 4NT 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.