Postcode insights

M12 5QZ

East Road

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M12 5QZ

Overview

Postcode M12 5QZ is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsight East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income per household in Longsight East is £37,495 per year. The nearest station is Levenshulme, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nutsford Vale.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Longsight East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Longsight East has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longsight East is £37,495 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from M12 5QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Longsight East near M12 5QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 5QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme
0.8 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.8 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 5QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.1 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
4,417.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
277
58.44%
British
61
12.87%
Bangladeshi
34
7.17%
African
20
4.22%
Other Asian
18
3.8%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
32.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
87
26.77%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
45.11%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.8%
Owns outright
22
16.54%
Other social rented
9
6.77%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.02%
Total households: 133

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202543, East Road, Manchester, M12 5QYTerracedLeasehold£250,000
17 Jun 20255, East Road, Manchester, M12 5QYTerracedLeasehold£90,700
30 May 202543, East Road, Manchester, M12 5QYTerracedLeasehold£250,000
01 Sept 202571, Rushford Street, Manchester, M12 4NTTerracedLeasehold£186,000
05 Sept 202542, Purcell Street, Manchester, M12 4NUTerracedLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the M12 5QZ postcode area, located within Longsight East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M12 5QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCrowcroft Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Richard's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryStanley Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 5QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlan MarketLongden Road, Manchester, M12 4GDWalking directions to Alan Market
0.2 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop
0.3 miAsdaStockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QNWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miMaihan BakeryStockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QNWalking directions to Maihan Bakery
0.3 miFarmfoodsStockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RGWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 5QZ, 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)Longsight EastE02006985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 063CE01034137
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M12 5QZ

What is the average house price near M12 5QZ?

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

What schools are near M12 5QZ?

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

What is the nearest station to M12 5QZ?

The closest station to M12 5QZ is Levenshulme, about 1,057 m away.

How deprived is the area around M12 5QZ?

M12 5QZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M12 5QZ (Longsight East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 5QZ 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.