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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, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £243K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,125 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£350,000£279
Semi-Detached16£242,500£260
Terraced37£165,000£206
Flats3£85,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Hey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£69,000£112,500£76,750
2017£92,000£104,000£84,000
2018£60,000£121,500£95,000
2019£115,250£150,000£101,000
2020£88,750£153,500£108,500
2021£110,250£178,327£140,500
2022£123,000£185,000£146,500
2023£102,000£220,000£152,000
2024£130,000£233,500£161,250
2025£85,000£220,000£165,000
2026£240,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Hey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£98£134£90
2017£135£136£97
2018£119£139£112
2019£160£165£122
2020£182£177£125
2021£166£196£162
2022£172£226£168
2023£175£241£171
2024£212£253£182
2025£158£258£200
2026£260£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Hey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.