Postcode insights

M12 4PF

Farrant Road

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M12 4PF

Overview

Postcode M12 4PF 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 Belle Vue, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 4PF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.8 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.9 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 4PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.3 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park
0.4 miAnnie Lees Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
525
Population density
27,777.8 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
343
65.58%
Bangladeshi
83
15.87%
British
29
5.54%
Other Asian
11
2.1%
Arab
11
2.1%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
137
38.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
20.56%
Level 3 (A level)
50
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.94%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
36.8%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.8%
Other social rented
21
16.8%
Owns outright
13
10.4%
Other forms of private rent
10
8%
Total households: 125

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202530, Melling Street, Manchester, M12 4PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
14 Oct 2025Plot B, Melling Street, Manchester, M12 4PHOtherFreehold£95,000
11 Dec 202539, Parkin Street, Manchester, M12 5RLTerracedLeasehold£150,000
29 Apr 202523, Parkin Street, Manchester, M12 5RLTerracedFreehold£150,000
15 Dec 202522, Blakey Street, Manchester, M12 5QFTerracedLeasehold£90,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Peter's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRodney House SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 4PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 4PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlStanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miFarmfoodsStockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RGWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAsdaStanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4NHWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop
0.4 miManchester Super StoreDickenson Road, Manchester, M13 0NUWalking directions to Manchester Super 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 4PF, 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 4PF

Is M12 4PF (Longsight East) safe?

The area around M12 4PF 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 4PF?

The median sale price around M12 4PF 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 4PF?

There are 20 schools close to M12 4PF, including Stanley Grove Primary Academy (Good), St Peter's RC High School (Good) and Rodney House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M12 4PF?

The closest station to M12 4PF is Belle Vue, about 1,026 m away.

How deprived is the area around M12 4PF?

M12 4PF 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 4PF (Longsight East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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