Postcode M12 5BB is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ardwick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year. The median sale price in Ardwick is £267,500 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,125 and £336,250. The nearest station is Ashburys, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wonderland Park.
Ardwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,719 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Ardwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 191 ft away from M12 5BB.
Ardwick near M12 5BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashburys located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.9 mi | Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wonderland Park | Small | Walking directions to Wonderland Park |
| 0.2 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
| 0.2 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £356,000 | £318 |
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 | £363 |
| Terraced | 20 | £291,000 | £320 |
| Flats | 16 | £162,000 | £280 |
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 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | — | £161,000 | £356,000 | £297,500 |
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 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £280 | £318 | £325 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | Unit 4, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Manchester, M12 5BT | Other | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 31, Trowtree Avenue, Manchester, M12 5LR | Detached | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 25, Galloway Drive, Manchester, M12 5QQ | Other | Freehold | £2,148,917 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 22, Galloway Drive, Manchester, M12 5QQ | Other | Freehold | £2,148,917 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 27, Ashover Avenue, Manchester, M12 5FW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the M12 5BB postcode area, located within Ardwick, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Armitage CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Luke's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2014. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M12 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Clowes Street, Manchester, M12 5JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M12 5BB, 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 5BB records about 145 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 5BB in Ardwick is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M12 5BB, including Armitage CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Ashbury Meadow Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M12 5BB is Ashburys, about 638 m away.
M12 5BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,719 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 5BB is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex-Salik Imran (Green Party).