M12 Postcode District
M12 is one of 40 Postcode Districts for the Manchester Post town in Greater Manchester
The M12 postcode district is located in the M Manchester postal area, M12 has a population of 19,434 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometres or 1,118.18 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of M12. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The M12 postcode district in Greater Manchester, England, is primarily represented by the settlement of Manchester. Other significant settlements in the district include Ardwick and Longsight. The most significant post town in the district is Manchester.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector M12 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector M12 4, covers Manchester in Greater Manchester.
The sector M12 5, covers Manchester in Greater Manchester.
The sector M12 6, covers Manchester in Greater Manchester.
The post town for this district is MANCHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Manchester District (B) area with a total of 499 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 2.01 | WNW |
| Droylsden | 2.59 | ENE |
| Failsworth | 3.39 | NNE |
| Denton | 3.70 | E |
| Salford | 3.97 | WNW |
| Stockport | 4.36 | SSE |
| Stretford | 4.55 | WSW |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 4.79 | ENE |
| Dukinfield | 5.02 | E |
| Cheadle | 5.08 | S |
| Hyde | 5.14 | E |
| Gatley | 5.21 | SSW |
| Sale | 5.71 | WSW |
| Eccles | 5.73 | WNW |
| Romiley | 5.81 | SE |
| Middleton | 5.88 | N |
| Chadderton | 6.06 | NNE |
| Stalybridge | 6.14 | ENE |
| Cheadle Hulme | 6.23 | S |
| Oldham | 6.38 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 570
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 194 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 170 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 6 | 94 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 30 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 15 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 6 | 13 |
| Longsight | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 13 |
| Longsight | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 13 |
| Longsight | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 7 |
| Ardwick | MANCHESTER | M12 6 | 3 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 3 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 2 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 2 |
| Longsight | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 2 |
| Ardwick | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 2 |
| Ardwick | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 2 |
| Ardwick | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 1 |
| Longsight | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER | M12 5 | 1 |
| Longsight | MANCHESTER | M12 4 | 1 |
| Ardwick | MANCHESTER | M12 6 | 1 |
Street list for M12
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| COTTER STREET | 1 |
| GORTON LANE | 1 |
| TOLL GATE CLOSE | 1 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKPORT ROAD | MANCHESTER | 93 | M12 4JJ | View map | |
| NORTHMOOR ROAD | MANCHESTER | 18 | M12 5RT | View map | |
| HYDE ROAD | MANCHESTER | 6 | M12 5PS | View map |
Schools in the district
Grange School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Matthews Lane , Gorton , Manchester
Postcode: M12 4GR
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Clifford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Grange School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Matthews Lane , Gorton , Manchester
Postcode: M12 4GR
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Clifford
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Langport Avenue , Longsight , Manchester
Postcode: M12 4NG
Headteacher: Mrs Saeeda Ishaq (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stanley Grove , Rushford Street , Longsight
Postcode: M12 4NL
Headteacher: Mrs Amy Footman (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Peter's RC High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Kirkmanshulme Lane
Postcode: M12 4WB
Headteacher: Mr S Gabriel (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rodney House School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
2 Albert Grove , Longsight , Manchester
Postcode: M12 4WF
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Morley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Francis RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ellenbrook Close , Gorton , Manchester
Postcode: M12 5LZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lynn Elder (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Armitage CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rostron Avenue , Ardwick , Manchester
Postcode: M12 5NP
Headteacher: Mrs Gaynor Stubbs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
All Saints Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Belle Vue Street , Gorton , Manchester
Postcode: M12 5PW
Headteacher: Mrs Gaynor Stubbs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Progress Schools - Gorton
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue , Manchester
Postcode: M12 5PX
Headteacher: Mr Emma Kanis
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stovell Avenue , Manchester
Postcode: M12 5SY
Headteacher: Mrs Juliet Francis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Richard's RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight , Manchester
Postcode: M12 5TL
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Murray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sol Christian Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
115 , Fairfield Street
Postcode: M12 6EL
Headteacher: Mrs Irene Tabeth
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 73 EAST ROAD, LONGSIGHT, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M12 5QY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Nova Dental | 566 STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M12 4JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bank Health | 339 STOCKPORT ROAD, LONGSIGHT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 4JE | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 2775600 |
| 2 | West Gorton Medical Practice | 2 CLOWES ST, WEST GORTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 5JE | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 2235226 |
| 3 | Parkside Surgery | 187 NORTHMOOR ROAD, LONGSIGHT, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M12 5RU | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 2573338 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Pharmacy | ASDA STORES LTD, STANLEY GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 4NH | PHARMACY | Call 01617 865439 |
| 2 | Cohens Chemist | 4 CLOWES STREET, GORTON, MANCHESTER, M12 5JE | PHARMACY | Call 01612 729471 |
| 3 | Mymedicare Ltd | UNIT 6F, LONGDEN ROAD, MANCHESTER, M12 5SJ | PHARMACY | Call 01615 469857 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jsr Opticians | 558 STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 4JJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £270,223 | 7 | £335,000 | 3 | £311,000 | 9 | £196,000 | 4 |
| Semi-detached | £243,444 | 18 | £205,821 | 26 | £217,173 | 24 | £194,192 | 26 |
| Terraced | £184,034 | 53 | £178,526 | 69 | £160,894 | 52 | £173,879 | 83 |
| Flats | £111,929 | 7 | £121,500 | 7 | £113,333 | 9 | £106,786 | 14 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Ashburys
CRS Code: ABY
Operator: NT
Line: Hope Valley line|Glossop line
Company: Northern
Ardwick
CRS Code: ADK
Operator: NT
Line: Hope Valley line|Buxton Line|Styal Line|Crewe to Manchester Line|Mid-Cheshire line|Glossop line|Stafford to Manchester line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M60 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.50
Average Driving Distance: 3.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 497
M602 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.85
Average Driving Distance: 4.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M67 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.01
Average Driving Distance: 3.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 406
M602 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.30
Average Driving Distance: 3.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 314
M60 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.60
Average Driving Distance: 4.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 4
M67 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.63
Average Driving Distance: 4.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 52
M60 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.95
Average Driving Distance: 4.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 67
M60 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.13
Average Driving Distance: 4.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 447
M60 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.44
Average Driving Distance: 3.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 209
M60 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.22
Average Driving Distance: 4.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 240
M60 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.64
Average Driving Distance: 4.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 60
M60 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.68
Average Driving Distance: 5.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 25
M60 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.78
Average Driving Distance: 5.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 35
M60 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.26
Average Driving Distance: 5.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 70
M60 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.65
Average Driving Distance: 6.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 58
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| M12 4 | South East (m) Delivery Office |
| M12 5 | South East (m) Delivery Office |
| M12 6 | South East (m) Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| M | 1 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| M | 1 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the M12 postal code is MANCHESTER followed by Longsight, and Ardwick.
The M12 Postcode shares a border with M4 (MANCHESTER), M11 (MANCHESTER, Openshaw), M18 (MANCHESTER, Abbey Hey, Gorton), M19 (MANCHESTER, Levenshulme), M1 (MANCHESTER) and M13 (MANCHESTER).
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