Postcode M12 6LE is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the New Islington South & Bradford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 267.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Islington South & Bradford is £43,791 per year. The median sale price in Ancoats & Beswick is £240,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,000 and £312,500. The nearest station is Ardwick, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bradford Park.
New Islington South & Bradford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 865 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
New Islington South & Bradford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 267.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Islington South & Bradford is £43,791 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from M12 6LE.
New Islington South & Bradford near M12 6LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ardwick located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.6 mi | New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bradford Park | Small | Walking directions to Bradford Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £655,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £338,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 21 | £275,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £261,500 | £369 |
| Flats | 180 | £222,500 | £336 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,500 | £150,000 | £194,995 | £161,500 |
| 2017 | £172,500 | £185,000 | £158,000 | £192,500 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £200,000 | £209,995 | £202,000 |
| 2019 | £267,475 | £231,750 | £224,995 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | — | £220,000 | £197,500 | £322,500 |
| 2021 | £299,995 | £245,000 | £277,498 | £268,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £238,000 | £244,000 | £297,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £247,000 | £226,000 | £300,400 |
| 2024 | £248,600 | £248,000 | £302,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £245,000 | £277,500 | £262,500 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £215,000 | £245,000 | £287,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £243 | £197 | £206 |
| 2017 | £162 | £267 | £232 | £213 |
| 2018 | £210 | £293 | £217 | £224 |
| 2019 | £224 | £324 | £245 | £241 |
| 2020 | — | £338 | £255 | £305 |
| 2021 | £287 | £347 | £287 | £300 |
| 2022 | £223 | £356 | £291 | £308 |
| 2023 | £292 | £353 | £324 | £323 |
| 2024 | £241 | £363 | £351 | £305 |
| 2025 | £377 | £360 | £375 | £318 |
| 2026 | £317 | £325 | £333 | £316 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 6LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 296, Viaduct Street, Manchester, M12 6NE | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 40 - 46, Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M12 6LP | Other | Freehold | £11,730,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 40 - 46, Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M12 6LP | Other | Freehold | £11,730,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 40 - 46, Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M12 6LP | Other | Freehold | £11,730,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 40 - 46, Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M12 6LP | Other | Freehold | £11,730,000 |
In the M12 6LE postcode area, located within New Islington South & Bradford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Sol Christian Academy | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Anne's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2015. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M12 6LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kam's | 1 Alderman Square, Manchester, M12 6WL | Walking directions to Kam's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chancellor Lane, Manchester, M12 6JZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Mo's Mini Market | Carruthers Street, Manchester, M4 7EQ | Walking directions to Mo's Mini Market |
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 6LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hussayn Salem
Ancoats & Beswick - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M12 6LE records about 268 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M12 6LE in Ancoats & Beswick is £240,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M12 6LE, including Ashbury Meadow Primary School (Requires improvement), Sol Christian Academy (Good) and St Anne's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M12 6LE is Ardwick, about 471 m away.
M12 6LE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 865 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 6LE is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hussayn Salem (Green Party).