Norman Grove is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5GJ is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norman Grove, Manchester, M12 5GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4WF, M12 4WE, M12 5HW, M12 4HP, M12 4NB, M12 4WB, M12 4LB, M12 4WL, M12 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 5GJ 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 | 46.7% | 49.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.8% | -2.5% | 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 5GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 39.2% | 43.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 40.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 43.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 5GJ this area, 36.1% 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 | 34.6% | 36.1% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.2% 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 | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 1.1% | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 35.2% | 44.6% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 41.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 10.3% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 24.2% | 15.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -66.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 42.2% 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 | 58.4% | 42.2% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 36.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 31.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.2% 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 | 55.3% | 42.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 27.2% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 8.5% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.5% | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 62.2% | 6.5% | 55.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Grove was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2244.4% higher than the Levenshulme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Grove has the lowest crime rate of 2 local areas in Levenshulme and the 21st lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Norman Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-26 | £233,134 |
| 23 Norman Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2022-04-04 | £228,137 |
| 25 Norman Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2010-10-15 | £125,804 |
| 27 Norman Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2005-02-11 | £150,424 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5GJ 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Other | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,226 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 | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Longsight M13 0YE | 2out of 4 | 521 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Richmond Grove , Longsight M13 0BT | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,951 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 | 3,925 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 | 151 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,551 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howdy | 74a Stanley Grove | 178 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 530 Stockport Road | 309 yd | |
| Istanbul Shawarma | 530 Stockport Road | 309 yd | |
| My Karak Chai | Unit 1, 570-572 Stockport Road | 312 yd | |
| Colin's Cafe | A9 -10 Longsight Market, Dickenson Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Baraka Shawarma | 579b Stockport Road | 303 yd | |
| Mr Gelato M/cr Ltd | Unit 3, 570-572 Stockport Road | 305 yd | |
| Kool Runnings | 532 Stockport Road | 309 yd | |
| Raja's | 534 Stockport Road | 309 yd | |
| Burger Box | 556 Stockport Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 189 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 199 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Dean Trust Ardwick School STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.