Postcode M12 5TJ 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.
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.
Longsight East has a very high crime rate.
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.
The average income per household in Longsight East is £37,495 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M12 5TJ.
Longsight East near M12 5TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Levenshulme located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Levenshulme | N/A | Walking directions to Levenshulme |
| 0.7 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.8 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nutsford Vale | Large | Walking directions to Nutsford Vale |
| 0.5 mi | Greenbank Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Greenbank Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Crowcroft Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crowcroft Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £415,975 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £368,000 | £359 |
| Terraced | 120 | £250,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 9 | £120,000 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 5TJ.
In the M12 5TJ postcode area, located within Longsight East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 5TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chowdhury Cornershop | Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TE | Walking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop |
| 0.2 mi | RS Grocers | Prestage Street, Manchester, M12 4GQ | Walking directions to RS Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Food Store | Hemmons Road, Manchester, M12 4QG | Walking directions to Kings Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Alan Market | Longden Road, Manchester, M12 4GD | Walking directions to Alan Market |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fesl Reza-Khan
Levenshulme - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
The median sale price around M12 5TJ in Longsight East is £255,750 (about £296 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M12 5TJ, 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.
The closest station to M12 5TJ is Levenshulme, about 978 m away.
M12 5TJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M12 5TJ is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fesl Reza-Khan (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.