Postcode M12 6PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Ardwick area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ardwick area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year. The median sale price in Ardwick is £267,500 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,125 and £336,250. The nearest station is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ardwick Green.
Ardwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Ardwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,490 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from M12 6PQ.
Ardwick near M12 6PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Ardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Ardwick |
| 0.4 mi | Manchester Piccadilly | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Piccadilly |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ardwick Green | Medium | Walking directions to Ardwick Green |
| 0.2 mi | Mayfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gartside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gartside Gardens |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £356,000 | £318 |
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 | £363 |
| Terraced | 20 | £291,000 | £320 |
| Flats | 16 | £162,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171,995 | £95,500 | £159,995 | £139,995 |
| 2017 | £208,995 | £127,000 | £184,995 | £154,495 |
| 2018 | £224,995 | £146,500 | £196,995 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £259,995 | £133,250 | £216,995 | £199,995 |
| 2020 | £307,995 | £117,000 | £286,995 | £279,995 |
| 2021 | — | £127,500 | £233,000 | £289,998 |
| 2022 | £334,995 | £135,500 | £272,995 | £299,995 |
| 2023 | £278,000 | £160,000 | £256,000 | £309,995 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £150,000 | £275,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £140,000 | £290,000 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | — | £161,000 | £356,000 | £297,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £194 | £186 | £188 |
| 2017 | £202 | £214 | £201 | £199 |
| 2018 | £223 | £216 | £211 | £213 |
| 2019 | £245 | £225 | £231 | £225 |
| 2020 | £260 | £219 | £245 | £239 |
| 2021 | — | £219 | £261 | £267 |
| 2022 | £299 | £263 | £283 | £287 |
| 2023 | £327 | £260 | £295 | £274 |
| 2024 | £314 | £227 | £279 | £273 |
| 2025 | £345 | £236 | £321 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £280 | £318 | £325 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M12 6PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 68, Cotter Street, Manchester, M12 6EY | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 12, Billing Avenue, Manchester, M12 6EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 1, 63, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6ER | Other | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, Hudson Court, 65, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6ER | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 28, Wadeson Road, Manchester, M13 9UG | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the M12 6PQ postcode area, located within Ardwick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Medlock | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2021. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Sol Christian Academy | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Anne's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2015. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M12 6PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Ardwick Green South, Manchester, M13 9XF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 4 Polygon Street, Manchester, M13 9SG | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chancellor Lane, Manchester, M12 6JZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2PB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 6PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex-Salik Imran
Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026
Afzal Khan
Manchester Rusholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M12 6PQ records about 256 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M12 6PQ in Ardwick is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M12 6PQ, including Co-op Academy Medlock (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 6PQ is Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), about 675 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M12 6PQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme covering M12 6PQ is Afzal Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex-Salik Imran (Green Party).