Aked Close Manchester
47 addresses across 1 postcode (M12), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24500465.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £134,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 43 homes have an energy certificate (C: 28, D: 13, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Manchester costs £2,312 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ardwick, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 370 m away, and Ardwick Green Park (2.0 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 34 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Gorton Medical Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £83,475 | £67,000 | £99,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £12,500 | £12,500 | £12,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2023 | 25 M12 4AN | Terraced | £164,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Dec 2009 | 21 M12 4AN | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2006 | 15 M12 4AN | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2006 | 37 M12 4AN | Terraced | £99,950 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 7 M12 4AN | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 7 M12 4AN | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1995 | 15 M12 4AN | Terraced | £12,500 |
Energy performance certificates
43 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (18); Flat (18); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (38); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Manchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,312 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,541 | £1,798 | £2,055 | £2,312 | £2,826 | £3,340 | £3,853 | £4,624 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Coverdale Crescent: up to 5 homes, non permissioned (280 m)
- 328-336 Stockport Road (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Victoria Point 44 Hathersage Road (STUDENT): up to 519 homes, non permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Haverford Street: up to 25 homes, non permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 247 Upper Brook Street: up to 5 homes, Planning Permission (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Bounded By Polygon Street, Stockport Road And Brunswick Street Ardwick Manchester M12 6AN, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 88-89 Carmoor Road STUDENT: up to 90 homes, non permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 1-5 Plymouth Grove STUDENT: up to 105 homes, non permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 19 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 16 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 22 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 45 m and 46 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M12 4AN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ardwick 260 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ashburys 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Manchester Piccadilly 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devonshire Street Ardwick | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Baths Car Park | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Gorton Medical Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vallance Dental Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police Longsight Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ardwick Green Park 2.0 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,570 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | Hartfield Close Allotments 890 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Nicholls Hospital including gymnasium, governor's house, stone setted and flagged forecourt, boundary walls and gates, stone gate piers on Ford Street and Devonshire Street, and two granite memorials in the forecourt, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) north. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Nicholls Hospital including gymnasium, governor's house, stone setted and flagged forecourt, boundary walls and gates, stone gate piers on Ford Street and Devonshire Street, and two granite memorials in the forecourt | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Mrs Gaskells House | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Victoria Baths With Attached Forecourt Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Anglican Church of St Benedict | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Philips Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Alexandra Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 47 |
34 of the street's 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Manchester: see them on the Manchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dean Trust Ardwick | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Xaverian College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Pharmacy M13 9AB | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Munch M13 9AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Feb 2026 |
| St Luke's Church and Neighbourhood Centre M13 9HP | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Subway M13 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Greggs M13 9AB | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| TOPS PIZZA M13 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Manchester Secondary PRU M12 4DY | School/college/university | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Devonshire House M12 4BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Gold Cup M13 9AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| St Luke's C.E. Primary School M12 4NG | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant M12 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2024 |
| Ardwick Day Nursery M12 5AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Nasi Lemak M12 4AH | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Dim Sum Su M12 4AH | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Taste the Love M12 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 76% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 16 November 2026 to 11 December 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- M12 4AN: 47 addresses of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bainbridge Close · Kershaw Walk · Ardwick Terrace · Rockingham Close · Flixton Road · Dartford Close · Aked Close · Polebrook Avenue · Harmony Square · Winterford Avenue · Barbara Castle Square · Cottingham Road
All the streets in M12 and across Manchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.