Postcode M12 5FX is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick ward 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 255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year. The nearest station is Ardwick, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ardwick Green.
Ardwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Ardwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from M12 5FX.
Ardwick near M12 5FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ardwick located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.4 mi | New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick Green | Medium | Walking directions to Ardwick Green |
| 0.3 mi | Mayfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayfield 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5FX.
In the M12 5FX postcode area, located within Ardwick, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5FX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Chancellor Lane, Manchester, M12 6JZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Manchester, M4 7BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Kam's | 1 Alderman Square, Manchester, M12 6WL | Walking directions to Kam's |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Ardwick Green South, Manchester, M13 9XF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mo's Mini Market | Every Street, Manchester, M4 7FN | Walking directions to Mo's Mini Market |
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 5FX, 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 5FX records about 256 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M12 5FX in Ardwick is £210,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M12 5FX, including Sol Christian Academy (Good), Co-Op Academy Medlock and St Anne's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 5FX is Ardwick, about 512 m away.
M12 5FX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,994 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 5FX 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.