Tinshill Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 4LW is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tinshill Close, Manchester, M12 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4NW, M12 4WJ, M12 4UJ, M12 4WW, M12 4PZ, M12 4WB, M12 4TA, M12 4TB, M12 4WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 4LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M12 4LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 42.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 47.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 50.1% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 4LW this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 31.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 13.1% | 4.7% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 46.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 10.8% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 24% | 22.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 57.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 57.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 28.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 57.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 30.6% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 1% | -19.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1% | 37.2% | -25.1% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 59.3% | 6.5% | 52.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tinshill Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ardwick average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tinshill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-08-23 | £166,314 |
| 1 Tinshill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-12-17 | £126,149 |
| 1 Tinshill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-12-16 | £126,149 |
| 8 Tinshill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2016-03-24 | £186,707 |
| 2 Tinshill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-03-11 | £215,431 |
M12 4LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M12 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Longsight M13 0YE | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Richmond Grove , Longsight M13 0BT | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,066 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 | 4,172 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 | 200 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bona Pasta | Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 167 yd | |
| Howdy | 74a Stanley Grove | 363 yd | |
| BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre | Adt Auctions Plc, Redgate Lane | 395 yd | |
| National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack | National Speedway Stadium Belle Vue Arena, 148 Kirkmanshulme Lane | 489 yd | |
| My Cake Lady Limited | 384 Hyde Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daley's Food Box | 565 Hyde Road | 548 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 577 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 577 yd | |
| Kool Runnings | 532 Stockport Road | 607 yd | |
| Raja's | 534 Stockport Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 490 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 492 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Dean Trust Ardwick School STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 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.