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M12

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M12 encompasses MANCHESTER and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £380,892
1yr change ▼ 16.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£380,892

▼ 16.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

303 Mbps

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.

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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

£341K £357K £374K £390K £407K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

589,670

Population

57

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.

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303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

M1

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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Frequently Asked Questions about M12 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M12 MANCHESTER?
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 MANCHESTER 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 is the population of M12 MANCHESTER?
The population of M12 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 589,670 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 21% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 30% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in M12 MANCHESTER?
There are 13 schools in or near M12. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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