Postcode M12 6EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Piccadilly ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Piccadilly & Ancoats area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 370.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year. The nearest station is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ardwick Green.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Piccadilly & Ancoats has a very high crime rate, with approximately 370.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £46,217 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from M12 6EJ.
Piccadilly & Ancoats near M12 6EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.5 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick Green | Medium | Walking directions to Ardwick Green |
| 0.3 mi | Mayfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayfield Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Piccadilly area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £381,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 168 | £228,550 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £191,500 | £98,475 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £197,450 | £248,250 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £144,750 |
| 2021 | £258,740 | £383,678 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £468,921 |
| 2023 | £314,844 | £487,000 |
| 2024 | £265,500 | £336,600 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £381,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £268 |
| 2017 | £283 | £206 |
| 2018 | £299 | £317 |
| 2019 | £317 | £298 |
| 2020 | £364 | £353 |
| 2021 | £406 | £325 |
| 2022 | £410 | £469 |
| 2023 | £427 | £429 |
| 2024 | £421 | £368 |
| 2025 | £355 | £341 |
| 2026 | £314 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 6EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Unit C, Aldow Enterprise Park, Manchester, M12 6AE | Other | Leasehold | £950,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Manchester, M12 6AE | Other | Leasehold | £900,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Flat 508, 1, Advent Way, Manchester, M4 7LS | Flats | Leasehold | £141,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 519, 1, Advent Way, Manchester, M4 7LS | Flats | Leasehold | £212,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 616, Eastbank Tower, 277, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 7FE | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 |
In the M12 6EJ postcode area, located within Piccadilly & Ancoats, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 6EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Chancellor Lane, Manchester, M12 6JZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Manchester, M4 7BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Mo's Mini Market | Every Street, Manchester, M4 7FN | Walking directions to Mo's Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Kam's | 1 Alderman Square, Manchester, M12 6WL | Walking directions to Kam's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Old Mill Street, Manchester, M4 6NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Steven
Piccadilly - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M12 6EJ records about 370 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around M12 6EJ in Piccadilly & Ancoats is £229,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M12 6EJ, including Sol Christian Academy (Good), St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) and Co-Op Academy Medlock. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M12 6EJ is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 577 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M12 6EJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M12 6EJ is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Steven (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.