Postcode M12 4WU 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 0.7 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.
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.
Longsight East has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.6% 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.
The average income per household in Longsight East is £37,495 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from M12 4WU.
Longsight East near M12 4WU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.8 mi | Levenshulme | N/A | Walking directions to Levenshulme |
| 0.9 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nutsford Vale | Large | Walking directions to Nutsford Vale |
| 0.2 mi | Crowcroft Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crowcroft Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £312,000 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £240,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 38 | £197,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 7 | £135,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 4WU.
In the M12 4WU postcode area, located within Longsight East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 4WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Stanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Stanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4NH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Super Store | Dickenson Road, Manchester, M13 0NU | Walking directions to Manchester Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Chowdhury Cornershop | Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TE | Walking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop |
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 4WU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asif Iqbal Ranjha
Longsight - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
The area around M12 4WU 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.
The median sale price around M12 4WU in Longsight East is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M12 4WU, including Stanley Grove Primary Academy (Good), St Richard's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Crowcroft Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 4WU is Belle Vue, about 1,181 m away.
M12 4WU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 4WU is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Asif Iqbal Ranjha (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.