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M12 6PH

Blakemore Walk

Ancoats & Beswick

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Detailed insights for M12 6PH

Overview

Postcode M12 6PH is located in a major urban area, within the Ancoats & Beswick ward 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 nearest station is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bradford Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
268
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
68.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

New Islington South & Bradford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Islington South & Bradford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 267.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.9%

Approximately 68.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in New Islington South & Bradford is £43,791 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from M12 6PH.

Flood risk

No risk

New Islington South & Bradford near M12 6PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M12 6PH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M12 6PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBradford ParkSmallWalking directions to Bradford Park

Area Profile

Population
590
Population density
2,587.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.87(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.62(+210%)
Vehicle crime
54.45(+809%)
Public order
38.06(+276%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.54(+284%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
48.05%
African
100
16.92%
Chinese
36
6.09%
Other Black
32
5.41%
Pakistani
25
4.23%
Total population: 591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
172
38.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
115
25.67%
Level 3 (A level)
47
10.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
8.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 448

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
85
44.74%
Social rents from council
46
24.21%
Owns outright
24
12.63%
Owns with a mortgage
16
8.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
4.74%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Ancoats & Beswick

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £300K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £688,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£338,000£317
Semi-Detached7£290,000£333
Terraced22£272,500£302
Flats172£217,250£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ancoats & Beswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£245,000£277,500£262,500
2026£338,000£205,000£251,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£360£375£318
2026£317£324£314£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ancoats & Beswick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 6PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 6PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20258, Stedman Close, Manchester, M11 3WBTerracedFreehold£255,000
31 Jul 202548, Orme Close, Manchester, M11 3JYFlatsLeasehold£97,000
13 Jun 202513, Viking Close, Manchester, M11 3JFTerracedFreehold£205,000
10 Nov 20257, Burbridge Close, Manchester, M11 3DWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
22 Aug 2025151, Rylance Street, Manchester, M11 3NATerracedLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the M12 6PH postcode area, located within New Islington South & Bradford, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M12 6PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshbury Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCofE School of the ResurrectionVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M12 6PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M12 6PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKam's1 Alderman Square, Manchester, M12 6WLWalking directions to Kam's
0.3 miMo's Mini MarketEvery Street, Manchester, M4 7FNWalking directions to Mo's Mini Market
0.5 miZaf's Supermarket83-85 Bollington Road, Manchester, M40 7HBWalking directions to Zaf's Supermarket
0.5 miTesco ExpressGrey Mare Lane, Manchester, M11 3DSWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hussayn Salem

Ancoats & Beswick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lucy Powell

Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester CentralE14001352
WardAncoats & BeswickE05011350
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Islington South & BradfordE02006984
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 062BE01033688
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M12 6PH

Is M12 6PH (New Islington South & Bradford) safe?

The area around M12 6PH 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.

What is the average house price near M12 6PH?

The median sale price around M12 6PH in New Islington South & Bradford is £230,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M12 6PH?

There are 12 schools close to M12 6PH, including Ashbury Meadow Primary School (Outstanding), St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) and CofE School of the Resurrection (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M12 6PH?

The closest station to M12 6PH is Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink), about 351 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M12 6PH?

M12 6PH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M12 6PH (New Islington South & Bradford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering M12 6PH 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).

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.