Postcode M12 5ER 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 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Ashburys, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gorton Park.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 263 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from M12 5ER.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M12 5ER 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| 0.7 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.8 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorton Park | Large | Walking directions to Gorton 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 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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5ER.
In the M12 5ER postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5ER
| 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 (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 5ER, 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 5ER records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5ER 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 5ER, including All Saints Primary School (Good), St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Armitage CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 5ER is Ashburys, about 486 m away.
M12 5ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 263 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 5ER 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.