Pink Bank Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5RF 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 5RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5RW, M12 5RP, M12 5RN, M12 5GR, M12 5RL, M12 5RY, M12 5RQ, M12 5GY, M12 5RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M12 5RF is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 44.2% | 45.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 55.8% | 54.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 5RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 42.7% | 37.7% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 51.2% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 52.7% | 53.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 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 5RF this area, 32.8% 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 | 21.7% | 32.8% | 11.1% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 24.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 16.5% | 5.6% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.8% 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 | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 47.6% | 62.5% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 59.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 20.9% | 11.8% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -69.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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 | 47.8% | 39.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 48.4% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 42.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.3% 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 | 46.7% | 39.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 23.3% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 15% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 21.7% | 1.2% | 20.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 15.3% | 46.2% | -30.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 71.6% | 6.5% | 65.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pink Bank Lane 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-21 | £161,670 |
| 194 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-29 | £150,302 |
| 196 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-03-09 | £162,138 |
| 210 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-20 | £173,470 |
| 214 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-07-23 | £185,686 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5RF 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 | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Other | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,614 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 | 3,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,283 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 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 842 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 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 1,948 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,503 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 | 4,298 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 | 556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 954 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,367 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 | 72 yd | |
| Northmoor Community Centre | 95-97 Northmoor Road | 168 yd | |
| Howdy | 74a Stanley Grove | 422 yd | |
| Shake Bee | 643 Stockport Road | 457 yd | |
| Desires | 645 Stockport Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Grill | 99 Northmoor Road | 168 yd | |
| New City | 106 Northmoor Road | 197 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 431 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 431 yd | |
| Lahori Dera | 649 Stockport Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 700 yd | |
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 701 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 486 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 772 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 863 yd | |
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.