Postcode M12 5QD is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight 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 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Belle Vue, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crowcroft Park.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 739 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from M12 5QD.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M12 5QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.9 mi | Levenshulme | N/A | Walking directions to Levenshulme |
| 0.9 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crowcroft Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crowcroft Park |
| 0.2 mi | Slade Lane Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Slade Lane Community Garden |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Longsight area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £359,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £242,500 | £270 |
| Terraced | 34 | £205,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 7 | £135,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £232,500 | £197,500 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £120,000 | £245,000 | £207,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £256 | £215 |
| 2026 | £322 | £223 | £303 | £243 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5QD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 9, Farrant Road, Manchester, M12 4PD | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 13, Farrant Road, Manchester, M12 4PD | Terraced | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 53, Stainer Street, Manchester, M12 4PB | Terraced | Leasehold | £137,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 18, Hatton Street, Manchester, M12 4NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 22, Blakey Street, Manchester, M12 5QF | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the M12 5QD postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M12 5QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Stanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Stanley Grove, Manchester, M12 4NH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Super Store | Dickenson Road, Manchester, M13 0NU | Walking directions to Manchester Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Appna | Dickenson Road, Manchester, M13 0NU | Walking directions to Appna |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M12 5QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asif Iqbal Ranjha
Longsight - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
The area around M12 5QD records about 144 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 public order.
The median sale price around M12 5QD in Longsight is £230,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M12 5QD, including Stanley Grove Primary Academy (Good), St Peter's RC High School (Good) and Rodney House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 5QD is Belle Vue, about 1,144 m away.
M12 5QD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 739 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 5QD is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Asif Iqbal Ranjha (Green Party).