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Abbey Hey

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Hey Population

9,528

Population density

4,958.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000
Flats	3	£85,000	£82,300	£83,500	£100,000	£112,000
Semi-Detached	13	£220,000	£156,000	£180,000	£250,000	£271,200
Terraced	26	£167,500	£104,500	£137,000	£185,000	£239,250

10 years median price trend in Abbey Hey

All postcodes in Abbey Hey

M188WF

Kirk Street

M188XP

Midgley Avenue

M187FA

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187HH

Friendship Avenue

M187LE

Godfrey Range

M187QZ

Highfield Place

M188PZ

Highmead Street

M188QL

Lees Street

Data Sources

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

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