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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(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.15(+23%)
Public order
17(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.22(+69%)
Burglary
11.75(+112%)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £180,250 in Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £450,000.

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
Detached3£350,000
Terraced32£167,500
Semi-Detached16£213,500
Flats3£85,000

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

M188WY

Cross Lane

M188XQ

Forshaw Avenue

M188TN

Abbey Hey Lane

M187HJ

Friendship Avenue

M188UL

High Bank

M188SA

Sandown Street

M188TP

Dalehead Close

M188WF

Kirk Street

M187LE

Godfrey Range

M187LP

Brighton Range

M188XL

Abbey Hey Lane

M188UH

Wallworth Avenue

M187LL

Hyde Road

M187QZ

Highfield Place

M188UY

Underwood Close

M188TT

Fowler Avenue

M188PE

Highmead Street

M188TA

Jetson Street

M188DT

Lees Street

M188PR

Carberry Road

M188RN

Harrop Street

M188RT

Lees Street

M188QX

Franklyn Road

M187HW

Thornwood Avenue

M188PD

Woodhouse Street

M188SS

Wycombe Avenue

M188UA

Chapman Street

M187LN

Hyde Road

M188UW

Rockhampton Street

M187JD

Hyde Road

M187JG

Chatham Road

M187LG

Columbia Avenue

M188YB

Grapevine Avenue

M188DX

Abbey Hey Lane

M188NY

Cross Lane

M188UR

Hobart Street

M188PP

Walnut Street

M187JB

Bowling Road

M188SQ

Claymore Street

M188GL

Compstall Grove

M187LJ

Hyde Road

M188XJ

Falmer Close

M188WT

Tanners Street

M188XP

Midgley Avenue

M188SL

Gordon Street

M188PU

Hollybush Street

M188PG

Carberry Road

M188RW

Harrop Street

M188WH

Croft Bank

M188QN

Lees Street

M188UE

Kirk Street

M188DU

Abbey Hey Lane

M188RB

Abbey Hey Lane

M188QT

Long Street

M188QS

Corrigan Street

M187NB

Elford Grove

M187LZ

Clumber Road

M188XH

Rookery Avenue

M188DS

Chapman Street

M188QW

Long Street

M188GA

Lees Street

M187LW

Quarmby Road

M188BZ

West Avenue

M188SZ

Jetson Street

M188XG

Parkstone Avenue

M187HF

Woodland Avenue

M187LF

Rufford Place

M187JF

Dean Road

M188PB

Burtinshaw Street

M187HL

Dean Road

M188TJ

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TZ

Jessop Street

M187LY

Deverill Avenue

M188PF

Abbey Hey Lane

M188UJ

Tan Yard Brow

M187HU

Woodland Road

M188QY

Chertsey Close

M188SG

Vine Street

M187JL

Reddish Lane

M187AX

Turnbull Road

M187SA

Ashfield Grove

M188SD

Madison Street

M188SE

Madison Street

M188WE

Peel Square

M188PJ

Highmead Street

M188PQ

Azalea Avenue

M187FA

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188GE

Gidlow Street

M187LD

Debdale Avenue

M187JN

Reddish Lane

M187JQ

Goulder Road

M188UP

Rockhampton Street

M187LR

Highfield Range

M188SP

Claymore Street

M187LA

Abbeywood Avenue

M188LS

Ashkirk Street

M187JH

Reddish Lane

M187JY

Woodland Road

M188TL

Ackroyd Avenue

M188YA

Vine Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.