M12 or M14?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 23% less in M14 than in M12.
- M14 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
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M12
Manchester
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M14
Manchester
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £285,000
from 24 sales |
£220,000
from 45 sales |
| Average sold price | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.9% (Manchester) | +2.9% (Manchester) |
| Dwelling type | — | End-terrace house |
| Floor area | — | 97 m² |
| Built | — | 1991–1995 |
| Energy rating | — | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | — | £820/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 4 recorded | 2 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
Common questions
Is M12 or M14 cheaper?
M14 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around M12 sell for about £285,000 and around M14 for about £220,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, M12 or M14?
M14 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (4 in M12 against 2 in M14, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is M12 or M14 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, M12 sits in decile 1 of 10 and M14 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in M12 or M14?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.