Belgate Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5HS 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 Belgate Close, Manchester, M12 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4NF, M12 5GF, M12 4HA, M12 4HP, M12 5QH, M12 5GE, M12 5QF, M12 4WE, M12 4PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 5HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 32.1% | -9.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 43% | 13.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 41.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 5HS this area, 38.1% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 38.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 21.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.8% 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 | 3.5% | 11.5% | 8.0% | 1.1% | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 29.4% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 33.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 34.2% | 21.8% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -59.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 59.8% | 51.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.9% | 29.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.1% | 52% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 29.2% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 11.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 6.6% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 0.9% | -26.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 53.9% | 6.5% | 47.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belgate 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 -8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Belgate Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-08-14 | £252,596 |
| 10 Belgate Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2020-03-17 | £219,393 |
| 12 Belgate Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-08-07 | £228,735 |
| 5 Belgate Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-09-14 | £237,669 |
| 5 Belgate Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-09-14 | £242,045 |
M12 5HS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Longsight M13 0YE | 2out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 940 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 | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,280 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 | 1,665 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 4,176 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 | 139 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howdy | 74a Stanley Grove | 151 yd | |
| La Bona Pasta | Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 158 yd | |
| Northmoor Community Centre | 95-97 Northmoor Road | 365 yd | |
| Top Boba | 174 Pink Bank Lane | 374 yd | |
| National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack | National Speedway Stadium Belle Vue Arena, 148 Kirkmanshulme Lane | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Grill | 99 Northmoor Road | 365 yd | |
| New City | 106 Northmoor Road | 409 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 428 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 428 yd | |
| Grillish | 585 Stockport Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 437 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 635 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 946 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 | 251 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 320 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 881 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.