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Longsight

Manchester's most multicultural high street

5.9

Overall

MulticulturalBustlingAffordable
Best for: Multicultural LivingBest for: Affordable

Longsight is centred around Stockport Road — a bustling, chaotic high street packed with international food shops, restaurants and markets. It's one of Manchester's most diverse areas, with large Pakistani, Bangladeshi, African and Eastern European communities. Cheap, vibrant and full of character.

📍 Stockport Road📍 Longsight Market📍 International food shops

Neighbourhood Scores

🛡️ Safety10.0/10

Based on Police UK crime data

💰 Affordability9.4/10

Relative to Manchester average prices

🚇 Transport1.0/10

Metrolink + bus connectivity

🏪 Amenities1.0/10

Shops, restaurants, gyms, schools

🤝 Community5.7/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£750

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£347k

Median sale price

£4,339

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

6 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

violent crime3
drugs1
other theft1
public order1

Who Lives Here

27

Median age

52%

Under 30

20,900

Population

70%

Diverse community

Getting Around

🚌

Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Longsight

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops, transport and more — all within walking distance. Click on any point for details.

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