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About

Abbey Hey sits in the eastern part of Manchester, characterised by residential streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is bordered by open green spaces, including Debdale Park which provides a reservoir and recreational facilities. Local commerce is concentrated along Abbey Hey Lane and Gorton Lane, serving the community with essential shops and services.

The area is defined by its proximity to the Ashton Canal, which runs along its southern edge, offering a route for walking and cycling. Abbey Hey is primarily a residential district, with a practical and settled atmosphere. It is situated close to larger neighbouring districts like Gorton and Openshaw, which provide further amenities and transport links.

Area overview

On average Abbey Hey has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey Hey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey Hey is home to around 9,528 people, with a population density of about 4,958.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Hey Population
9,528
Population density
4,958.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.48(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.15(+19%)
Public order
17(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.22(+70%)
Burglary
11.75(+111%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,836
50.76%
African
1,213
12.73%
Pakistani
687
7.21%
Other White
685
7.19%
Other
259
2.72%
Total population: 9,528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,817
25.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,732
24.51%
Level 3 (A level)
991
14.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
987
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
769
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,067

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,313
34.16%
Owns outright
854
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
775
20.16%
Other social rented
536
13.94%
Social rents from council
192
4.99%
Total households: 3,844

Property prices in Abbey Hey

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Hey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£350,000
Flats3£85,000
Semi-Detached13£220,000
Terraced26£167,500

10 years median price trend in Abbey Hey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hey.

All postcodes in Abbey Hey

M187HU

Woodland Road

M187JX

Albert Avenue

M187JZ

Abbeywood Avenue

M187LY

Deverill Avenue

M188DS

Chapman Street

M188GT

Field Street

M188PD

Woodhouse Street

M188QD

Hawthorn Street

M188XJ

Falmer Close

M188QX

Franklyn Road

M187LL

Hyde Road

M188PG

Carberry Road

M188UQ

Harrington Street

M188US

High Bank

M188TA

Jetson Street

M188TQ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188WU

Alston Road

M188TG

Butman Street

M187LA

Abbeywood Avenue

M188RQ

Abbey Hey Lane

M188PB

Burtinshaw Street

M188RW

Harrop Street

M188SW

Walter Street

M188TL

Ackroyd Avenue

M188DX

Abbey Hey Lane

M188UZ

Bramhall Street

M188YA

Vine Street

M187JQ

Goulder Road

M187NY

Broadacre Road

M188UE

Kirk Street

M187HL

Dean Road

M187LS

Carlton Range

M188NY

Cross Lane

M188RR

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TZ

Jessop Street

M187HT

Woodland Avenue

M188QS

Corrigan Street

M188TS

Gibson Avenue

M188UW

Rockhampton Street

M188UG

Hobart Street

M187JU

Beatrice Avenue

M187LN

Hyde Road

M188PS

Hollybush Street

M187HS

Woodland Road

M188SS

Wycombe Avenue

M188SX

Jetson Street

M187JN

Reddish Lane

M187FB

Hyde Road

M187LD

Debdale Avenue

M187LU

Delahays Range

M188GL

Compstall Grove

M188UJ

Tan Yard Brow

M188RD

Wentworth Avenue

M188UR

Hobart Street

M188XL

Abbey Hey Lane

M187WD

Bowland Avenue

M188PP

Walnut Street

M188YB

Grapevine Avenue

M187HJ

Friendship Avenue

M188SB

Sandown Street

M188SE

Madison Street

M188UY

Underwood Close

M187WA

Farley Avenue

M188PU

Hollybush Street

M188SG

Vine Street

M188SL

Gordon Street

M188TH

Abbey Hey Lane

M187LF

Rufford Place

M187LT

Claremont Range

M188PR

Carberry Road

M188QN

Lees Street

M188SD

Madison Street

M188TN

Abbey Hey Lane

M188BZ

West Avenue

M187LQ

Westbourne Range

M188PW

Carberry Road

M188SJ

Louvaine Close

M188UL

High Bank

M187NZ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188RP

Abbey Hey Lane

M187JB

Bowling Road

M187JT

Harold Avenue

M188NZ

Cross Lane

M188TJ

Abbey Hey Lane

M187NB

Elford Grove

M188GA

Lees Street

M188TU

Violet Street

M188QW

Long Street

M188DT

Lees Street

M187GY

Alvaston Road

M188PT

Hawthorn Street

M188GB

Ernocroft Grove

M188RN

Harrop Street

M188TD

Kenyon Street

M187LJ

Hyde Road

M187HW

Thornwood Avenue

M188PQ

Azalea Avenue

M188PY

Crowther Street

M188TT

Fowler Avenue

M188UA

Chapman Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.