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Location in Greater ManchesterBelle Vue sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Belle Vue
Belle Vue is located in the M12 postcode area of Greater Manchester, England. It is a residential area within the city of Manchester, known for its mix of housing types and local amenities. The area is served by public transport links, including bus routes and nearby railway stations, making it accessible to central Manchester and surrounding towns. Belle Vue has a range of shops, schools, and community facilities, supporting a diverse local population. The area is also home to the Belle Vue Stadium, a well-known venue for greyhound racing and other events, which has been a local landmark for many years. Its position within Greater Manchester places it within easy reach of major transport networks and cultural attractions.
School Ratings in Belle Vue
Families in Belle Vue have access to 453 local schools. Armitage CofE Primary School, Rodney House School and Co-op Academy Belle Vue are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Belle Vue
Homes sell for an average of £237K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £147K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Belle Vue
Crime in the area is lower than the national average.
Deprivation and Employment in Belle Vue
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Belle Vue within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Belle Vue
There are 93 GP surgeries within three miles of Belle Vue, the nearest being Mount Road Surgery (0.5 miles away).
Local Data for Belle Vue
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Property Prices 1,222 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the M12 postcode area.
Household Income in Belle Vue ONS 2023
The average total household income in Belle Vue is approximately £38,582 a year before tax, 30% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £30,452. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £30,452.
Businesses in Belle Vue ONS 2025
There are approximately 873 active businesses based in Belle Vue, around 52 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Belle Vue IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Belle Vue experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Belle Vue 1 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Belle Vue are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Belle Vue
Of the 5,819 households in and around Belle Vue, 30% are owned, 45% are socially rented and 26% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Belle Vue.