M12 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M12 is £380,892, broadly in line with the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M12 cost 32.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M12 have fallen 16.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£299,766	19
Semi-detached	£219,787	68
Terraced	£174,108	172
Flat	£117,227	22
All types	£380,892	314

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M12 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M12 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Crowcroft Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
All Saints Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Armitage CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Luke's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Richard's RC Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

589,670

Population

Median Age

21%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

21.0%

Private rent

30.0%

Social rent

30.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M12 are 303.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M12 is collected by Manchester. The Band D rate is £1,970/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

M12 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M12 (MANCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£380,892, 33% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (303 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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M11

MANCHESTER

£197K

▼ 15.5% YoY

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£322K

▼ 48.7% YoY

M14

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£366K

▼ 6.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M12?

The average house price in M12 (MANCHESTER) is £380,892, based on 314 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.1% over the past year.

Is M12 a safe area to live?

Crime in M12 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in M12?

There are 13 schools in or near M12. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in M12?

Council tax in M12 is collected by Manchester. The Band D rate is £1,970 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M12?

The average broadband download speed in M12 is 303 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 21% of homes in M12 are owner-occupied. 30% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 589,670.