Postcode insights

M12 5TE

Grasmere Street

Levenshulme

Interactive map showing M12 5TE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M12 5TE

Overview

Postcode M12 5TE is located in a major urban area, within the Levenshulme 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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%

Approximately 8.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Longsight East near M12 5TE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 5TE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme
0.6 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.7 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 5TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.4 miGreenbank Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Greenbank Playing Fields
0.3 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
534
Population density
20,617.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
259
48.78%
Bangladeshi
54
10.17%
British
44
8.29%
African
33
6.21%
Caribbean
19
3.58%
Total population: 531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
28.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
91
23.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
13.91%
Level 3 (A level)
49
12.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 381

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
54.6%
Owns with a mortgage
27
16.56%
Owns outright
24
14.72%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.13%
Social rents from council
9
5.52%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Levenshulme

Median price£255,750
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £311K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £255,750 (about £296 per square foot) in Levenshulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,735 up to £629,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Levenshulme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£415,975£322
Semi-Detached41£368,000£359
Terraced120£250,000£286
Flats9£120,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Levenshulme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Levenshulme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112,750£84,975£162,500£119,000
2017£102,475£101,000£194,525£130,000
2018£295,000£87,500£199,950£143,000
2019£292,500£95,000£225,000£155,000
2020£270,000£110,000£240,000£168,000
2021£447,500£130,000£240,000£189,500
2022£217,500£122,550£305,000£225,000
2023£420,000£120,000£280,000£223,000
2024£440,000£144,500£305,000£231,000
2025£389,950£150,000£330,000£245,500
2026£125,625£389,000£256,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Levenshulme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Levenshulme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£169£144
2017£167£176£186£145
2018£334£171£209£173
2019£296£187£226£183
2020£299£215£250£199
2021£330£223£260£224
2022£297£240£320£260
2023£194£222£286£265
2024£359£230£302£269
2025£386£253£351£282
2026£237£344£296
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Levenshulme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 20254, Grasmere Street, Manchester, M12 5TEOtherFreehold£111,000
16 Apr 202520, Grasmere Street, Manchester, M12 5TETerracedFreehold£166,000
14 May 20268, Crantock Street, Manchester, M12 5TDTerracedFreehold£120,000
17 Dec 202522, Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TATerracedFreehold£170,000
13 May 202651, Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the M12 5TE postcode area, located within Longsight East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryCrowcroft Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGorton Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 5TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop
0.2 miRS GrocersPrestage Street, Manchester, M12 4GQWalking directions to RS Grocers
0.2 miKings Food StoreHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 4QGWalking directions to Kings Food Store
0.3 miLevenshulme Discount StoreMatthews Lane, Manchester, M12 4QWWalking directions to Levenshulme Discount Store
0.3 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local

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 5TE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fesl Reza-Khan

Levenshulme - 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
WardLevenshulmeE05011369
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 5TE

What is the average house price near M12 5TE?

The median sale price around M12 5TE in Longsight East is £255,750 (about £296 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M12 5TE?

There are 20 schools close to M12 5TE, 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 5TE?

The closest station to M12 5TE is Levenshulme, about 1,010 m away.

How deprived is the area around M12 5TE?

M12 5TE 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 5TE (Longsight East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 5TE is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fesl Reza-Khan (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.