Northmoor Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5RU 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 Northmoor Road, Manchester, M12 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5GN, M12 5SZ, M12 5TH, M12 5QZ, M12 5TL, M12 5SY, M12 5RG, M12 5TJ, M12 5GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M12 5RU is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 46.7% | 46.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 53.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 5RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 32.5% | 34.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 53.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 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 | 43.9% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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 5RU this area, 32.3% 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 | 29.6% | 32.3% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 14.9% | 1.2% | -13.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15% 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 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 46.7% | 58.4% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 55.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 32.3% | 15% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -66.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 45.8% 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 | 59.4% | 45.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 40.9% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 35.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.7% 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 | 56.9% | 45.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 15% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 7.2% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 11.5% | 0.6% | 10.9% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 13.2% | 1.2% | 12.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 13.9% | 46.2% | -32.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 72.6% | 6.5% | 66.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northmoor Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Northmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-12-01 | £370,688 |
| 215 Northmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-08 | £373,584 |
| 215 Northmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-06-30 | £138,656 |
| 211 Northmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-10 | £347,564 |
| 207 Northmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-14 | £274,811 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5RU 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 | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,440 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 | 3,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 674 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 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,526 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 | 4,177 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 | 787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 849 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 4-6 Park Grove , M19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jain Community Centre | 667-669 Stockport Road | 323 yd | |
| Northmoor Community Centre | 95-97 Northmoor Road | 331 yd | |
| Desires | 645 Stockport Road | 346 yd | |
| Shake Bee | 643 Stockport Road | 349 yd | |
| Lahori Nazara | 635 Stockport Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hop | 815 Stockport Road | 962 yd | |
| Hennigans Sports Bar | 908 Stockport Road | 978 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horse Shoe Inn, 14 Chapel Street | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City | 106 Northmoor Road | 297 yd | |
| Daawat | 659 Stockport Road | 325 yd | |
| Red Chilli Grill | 99 Northmoor Road | 331 yd | |
| Famous 5 | 653 Stockport Road | 336 yd | |
| Burger Season | 653a Stockport Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 812 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 870 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 604 yd |
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 697 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 812 yd | |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre Yew Tree Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Arcadia Leisure Centre (Closed) Yew Tree Avenue | squash courts | 875 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 956 yd | |
| Levenshulme Swimming Pools LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS BARLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.