Postcode insights

M12 5QB

Newsham Walk

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M12 5QB

Overview

Postcode M12 5QB 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, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year. The nearest station is Ryder Brow, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nutsford Vale.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Gorton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.3%

Approximately 46.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M12 5QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorton South near M12 5QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ryder Brow located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 5QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.6 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.8 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 5QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.3 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park
0.3 miAnnie Lees Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
4,322.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.27(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.96(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.7(+30%)
Public order
11.7(+15%)
Vehicle crime
11.21(+87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
33.06%
African
69
18.7%
Pakistani
65
17.62%
Other Black
23
6.23%
Caribbean
22
5.96%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
30.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
30
24.79%
Other social rented
26
21.49%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.09%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Longsight

Median price£214,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £251K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Longsight area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longsight over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£312,000£364
Semi-Detached27£240,000£267
Terraced38£197,500£220
Flats7£135,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longsight

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,000£115,000£116,000
2017£168,000£90,000£123,000£119,500
2018£172,250£89,250£144,000£114,000
2019£233,450£90,000£177,500£125,000
2020£207,500£92,250£160,000£142,000
2021£172,750£108,500£180,000£150,000
2022£304,995£127,000£250,000£162,500
2023£359,995£110,000£297,495£166,000
2024£367,498£111,500£237,500£165,000
2025£265,000£127,500£230,000£195,000
2026£120,000£245,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longsight.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£141£114
2017£194£167£157£126
2018£196£138£177£132
2019£217£174£209£141
2020£208£163£209£149
2021£215£197£213£193
2022£298£232£263£185
2023£348£204£295£195
2024£344£255£288£219
2025£351£214£261£214
2026£223£288£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longsight.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longsight in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20254, Wylam Walk, Manchester, M12 5QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
10 Apr 202677, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, M12 5GRFlatsLeasehold£100,000
27 Feb 202655, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, M12 5GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
27 Mar 202612, Totland Close, Manchester, M12 5RYFlatsLeasehold£145,000
17 Dec 202522, Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TATerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the M12 5QB postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M12 5QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Richard's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryCrowcroft Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGorton Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 5QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop
0.3 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local
0.3 miMount Road Convenience Store148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GSWalking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store
0.4 miRS GrocersPrestage Street, Manchester, M12 4GQWalking directions to RS Grocers
0.4 miKings Food StoreHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 4QGWalking directions to Kings Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M12 5QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asif Iqbal Ranjha

Longsight - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardLongsightE05011370
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gorton SouthE02001067
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 023DE01005198
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M12 5QB

Is M12 5QB (Gorton South) safe?

The area around M12 5QB records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near M12 5QB?

The median sale price around M12 5QB in Gorton South is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M12 5QB?

There are 20 schools close to M12 5QB, including St Richard's RC Primary School (Outstanding), Crowcroft Park Primary School (Good) and Gorton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M12 5QB?

The closest station to M12 5QB is Ryder Brow, about 958 m away.

How deprived is the area around M12 5QB?

M12 5QB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M12 5QB (Gorton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 5QB is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Asif Iqbal Ranjha (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.