Crowcroft Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 4DF is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crowcroft Road, Manchester, M12 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4GB, M12 4QF, M13 0QJ, M13 0GQ, M13 0GW, M12 4GA, M13 0GL, M12 4GE, M13 0GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 4DF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M12 4DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 36.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 52.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 54.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M12 4DF this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 33.1% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 20.4% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 13.1% | 7.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 41.4% | 62.9% | 21.5% | 2.7% | 60.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 15.2% | 7.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -73.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, just 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 44.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.7% | 41.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 36.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 44.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 25.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 13.4% | 1.2% | 12.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 73.6% | 6.5% | 67.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crowcroft Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Levenshulme average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Crowcroft Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,750 | 2004-01-20 | £187,595 |
| 29 Crowcroft Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2002-08-28 | £259,356 |
| 27 Crowcroft Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £36,950 | 1996-01-29 | £308,693 |
| 31 Crowcroft Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £36,950 | 1995-11-30 | £322,555 |
| 29 Crowcroft Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £33,500 | 1995-11-07 | £286,641 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 4DF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Other | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 901 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 4-6 Park Grove , M19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jain Community Centre | 667-669 Stockport Road | 170 yd | |
| Desires | 645 Stockport Road | 227 yd | |
| Shake Bee | 643 Stockport Road | 233 yd | |
| Lahori Nazara | 635 Stockport Road | 247 yd | |
| What's Your Flava | Unit C, 703 Stockport Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennigans Sports Bar | 908 Stockport Road | 843 yd | |
| Station Hop | 815 Stockport Road | 848 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horse Shoe Inn, 14 Chapel Street | 964 yd | |
| Overdraught | 855 Stockport Road | 987 yd | |
| Cibus Manchester | 847-849 Stockport Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daawat | 659 Stockport Road | 190 yd | |
| Famous 5 | 653 Stockport Road | 209 yd | |
| Burger Season | 653a Stockport Road | 209 yd | |
| Lahori Dera | 649 Stockport Road | 247 yd | |
| Hong Kong Dragon | 76 Stovell Avenue | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 756 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 804 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 990-998 Stockport Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 604 yd |
| Arcadia Leisure Centre (Closed) Yew Tree Avenue | squash courts | 712 yd |
| Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre Yew Tree Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 988 yd | |
| Levenshulme Swimming Pools LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS BARLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.