Postcode report
M12 5QH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About M12 5QH: area rating, property, schools and local change
M12 5QH is a postcode in Ardwick, Manchester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M12 5QH, then scores the surrounding small area 19/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M12 5QH are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M12 5QH is based on Manchester 020 Census 2021. It covers 10,773 residents, 4,138 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 43% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near M12 5QH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £288k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M12 5QH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 11 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M12 5QH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M12 5QH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M12 5QH
Is M12 5QH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 19/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M12 5QH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M12 5QH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M12 5QH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M12 5QH?
LocaleIQ matched M12 5QH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M12 5QH?
The latest median sold price is £288k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M12 5QH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.