Pink Bank Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5GH is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, M12 5GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4PJ, M12 4PH, M12 5QH, M18 7DJ, M12 5QF, M12 5GE, M12 5GF, M12 4PF, M12 5QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 5GH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 42.3% | 47.4% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 57.7% | 52.6% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5GH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 36.9% | 29.9% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 54.2% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 50.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5GH this area, 32.8% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 32.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 19% | 9.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 18.7% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 16.5% | 6.3% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.2% 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 | 9.4% | 16% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 14.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 35.1% | 46.6% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 43.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 30% | 21.2% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -60.2% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 43.7% 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 | 51.7% | 43.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 41.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 35.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% 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 | 50.3% | 43.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 25.8% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 6.9% | -8.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 15.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 12.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 16.1% | 1.2% | 14.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 64.8% | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pink Bank Lane 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorebrook Works Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2023-03-13 | £11,258 |
| 26 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-04-12 | £227,148 |
| 26 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-12-14 | £175,856 |
| 32 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-10-05 | £189,157 |
| 2 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-04-01 | £191,317 |
M12 5GH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5GH 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,179 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 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Longsight M13 0YE | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 1,701 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,405 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 | 4,325 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 | 356 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Boba | 174 Pink Bank Lane | 197 yd | |
| Northmoor Community Centre | 95-97 Northmoor Road | 284 yd | |
| Howdy | 74a Stanley Grove | 292 yd | |
| La Bona Pasta | Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 301 yd | |
| National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack | National Speedway Stadium Belle Vue Arena, 148 Kirkmanshulme Lane | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 266 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 266 yd | |
| Red Chilli Grill | 99 Northmoor Road | 284 yd | |
| New City | 106 Northmoor Road | 338 yd | |
| Pizza City | 581 Stockport Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 612 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 739 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 805 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 | 437 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 983 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 1,057 yd | |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.