Longden Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5SR is located in the Levenshulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longden Road, Manchester, M12 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4GQ, M12 4GG, M12 4QG, M12 4QQ, M19 3DS, M12 5ST, M12 5SG, M12 5SU, M12 4GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M12 5SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 51.4% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 56.6% | 48.6% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 38.7% | 34.8% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 52.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 5SR this area, 35.9% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 35.9% | 10.4% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 16% | -7.5% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 18.6% | 7% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.9% 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 | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 0.2% | -4.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 32.4% | 60.2% | 27.8% | 2.7% | 57.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 26.5% | 10.9% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -70.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 27.8% 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 | 46.2% | 27.8% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -55.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 15.1% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.8% | 50.1% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 44.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.6% 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 | 44.9% | 27.6% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -55.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.3% | 18.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 16.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18% | 20.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 20.4% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34.5% | 76.7% | -42.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 9.3% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 14.8% | 0.4% | 14.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 18.4% | 1.2% | 17.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 13.6% | 46.2% | -32.6% |
| Muslim | 72.4% | 6.5% | 65.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longden 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Longden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-11-22 | £153,770 |
| 21 Longden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-05-20 | £170,578 |
| 23 Longden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2010-05-28 | £160,859 |
| 17 Longden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2008-07-11 | £247,557 |
| 35 Longden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2007-10-04 | £164,449 |
M12 5SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5SR 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 | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,246 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 | 4,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,367 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 | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Primary School Mount Road , Gorton M18 7GR | - not rated | 619 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Community Primary School Chapel Street , Levenshulme M19 3GH | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,052 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 | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,882 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 | 4,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 567 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 4-6 Park Grove , M19 3AQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's Your Flava | Unit C, 703 Stockport Road | 339 yd | |
| Diamond Desserts | 727 Stockport Road | 377 yd | |
| Khan Chapli Kebab | 739 Stockport Road | 383 yd | |
| Smokies | 723 Stockport Road | 383 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe / Levenshulme Inspire | 747 Stockport Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hop | 815 Stockport Road | 630 yd | |
| Hennigans Sports Bar | 908 Stockport Road | 668 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horse Shoe Inn, 14 Chapel Street | 724 yd | |
| Overdraught | 855 Stockport Road | 769 yd | |
| Cibus Manchester | 847-849 Stockport Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Dragon | 76 Stovell Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Red Cherry | 717 Stockport Road | 360 yd | |
| Food Jungle | 735 Stockport Road | 383 yd | |
| Desi Style also T/as Pizza Station | 749 Stockport Road | 383 yd | |
| Levenshulme Bakery & Shawarma | 842 Stockport Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 990-998 Stockport Road | 864 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 510 yd | |
| Levenshulme Swimming Pools LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS BARLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre Yew Tree Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 596 yd | |
| Arcadia Leisure Centre (Closed) Yew Tree Avenue | squash courts | 623 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 626 yd | |
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Cedar Mount Academy GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE WEMBLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,068 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.