How deprived is Abbey Hey?

Deprivation score 10/10 (rank 3028 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Abbey Hey?

There are 3,845 households in Abbey Hey

What's the average income in Abbey Hey?

Average resident income is about £34,100 per year.

What are house prices in Abbey Hey?

Based on 57 recent sales, the median price is £175,000.

What's the Abbey Hey population and density?

Abbey Hey population is 9,528 with density 4958.9 per km².

How much social housing is near Abbey Hey?

About 18.9% across the Abbey Hey area.

What home types are most common in Abbey Hey?

Housing mix: terraced 52.2%, semi-detached 28.3%.

How safe is Abbey Hey?

Crime level in Abbey Hey is very low with about 0 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in Abbey Hey and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Abbey Hey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / North West / Manchester / Abbey Hey

About

Abbey Hey is a residential area in east Manchester, located between Gorton and Openshaw. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with some local shops and amenities along Abbey Hey Lane. It has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.

The area is close to Debdale Park, which offers green space and a reservoir for outdoor activities. Abbey Hey is also near the Manchester City Football Academy, bringing some local employment opportunities. The community has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, with a range of age groups and backgrounds.

Area overview

On average Abbey Hey has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Abbey Hey is £34,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey Hey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £335,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	2	£122,500	£115,750	£118,750	£126,250	£129,250
Semi-Detached	20	£227,500	£126,500	£174,342	£250,250	£268,500
Terraced	35	£165,000	£111,700	£140,000	£209,500	£270,500

10 years price trend in Abbey Hey

All postcodes in Abbey Hey

M188XH

Rookery Avenue

M188XP

Midgley Avenue

M187FA

Abbey Hey

M187HH

Friendship Avenue

M187LE

Godfrey Range

M187QZ

Highfield Place

M188PZ

Highmead Street

M188QL

Lees Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail