Postcode M12 5NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Gorton & Abbey Hey 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 66.1% 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 52 ft away from M12 5NQ.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M12 5NQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| 0.6 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.9 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gorton Park | Large | Walking directions to Gorton Park |
| 0.4 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,125 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £237,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 58 | £175,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £57,500 | £112,000 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £248,998 | £87,750 | £116,000 | £83,500 |
| 2018 | £232,998 | £73,000 | £149,250 | £96,000 |
| 2019 | £162,375 | £78,500 | £140,000 | £106,500 |
| 2020 | — | £94,250 | £145,000 | £108,750 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £90,625 | £180,000 | £140,500 |
| 2022 | £305,560 | £114,000 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £108,500 | £187,500 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £356,000 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £169,500 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £240,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £91 | £138 | £94 |
| 2017 | £187 | £130 | £157 | £100 |
| 2018 | £208 | £146 | £179 | £119 |
| 2019 | £165 | £146 | £167 | £123 |
| 2020 | — | £189 | £177 | £126 |
| 2021 | £223 | £148 | £204 | £160 |
| 2022 | £193 | £175 | £226 | £175 |
| 2023 | £327 | £173 | £223 | £176 |
| 2024 | £318 | £189 | £259 | £185 |
| 2025 | £256 | £200 | £264 | £205 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £305 | £222 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5NQ.
In the M12 5NQ postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5NQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Ogden
Gorton & Abbey Hey - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
The area around M12 5NQ 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 5NQ in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M12 5NQ, including All Saints Primary School (Good), Co-op Academy Belle Vue and St Peter's RC High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 5NQ is Ashburys, about 730 m away.
M12 5NQ 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 Gorton and Denton covering M12 5NQ is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (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.