Postcode M12 5FZ is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Gorton South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year. The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Nutsford Vale.
Gorton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Gorton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from M12 5FZ.
Gorton South near M12 5FZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Levenshulme | N/A | Walking directions to Levenshulme |
| 0.8 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.8 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nutsford Vale | Large | Walking directions to Nutsford Vale |
| 0.1 mi | Crowcroft Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crowcroft Park |
| 0.5 mi | Greenbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenbank Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 in Longsight area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £386,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longsight
In the M12 5FZ postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5FZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chowdhury Cornershop | Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TE | Walking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Levenshulme Discount Store | Matthews Lane, Manchester, M12 4QW | Walking directions to Levenshulme Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Maihan Bakery | Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QN | Walking directions to Maihan Bakery |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Food Store | Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 4QG | Walking directions to Kings Food Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.