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Gorton & Abbey Hey

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About

Gorton & Abbey Hey is a residential area in southeast Manchester, known for its mix of housing types, from terraced homes to post-war estates. The ward includes Gorton Monastery, a historic landmark, and several green spaces like Debdale Park, which offers walking trails and a reservoir. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs.

The area has strong transport links, with the A57 road providing easy access to Manchester city center and nearby suburbs. Gorton & Abbey Hey has a working-class heritage, with a focus on community-led initiatives and regeneration projects. While it faces some economic challenges, the ward retains a close-knit feel, with active local groups and events fostering connections among residents.

Area overview

On average Gorton & Abbey Hey has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £33,317 per year. There are 9 schools in Gorton & Abbey Hey: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorton & Abbey Hey Population
20,988
Population density
5,395 per km²

Demographics

British
9,786
46.63%
African
3,329
15.86%
Pakistani
1,791
8.53%
Other White
1,389
6.62%
Other
595
2.84%
Total population: 20,987

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
2,527
30.26%
Other social rented
1,693
20.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,487
17.8%
Owns outright
1,450
17.36%
Social rents from council
841
10.07%
Total households: 8,352

Property prices in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £335,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£132,500
Semi-Detached36£215,000
Terraced66£170,000

10 years price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey

All postcodes in Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125PD

Kimbolton Close

M188JW

Openshaw & Gorton North

M187ER

Brookhurst Road

M187AA

Thornbury Way

M187HU

Woodland Road

M187JX

Albert Avenue

M187JZ

Abbeywood Avenue

M187LL

Carlton Range

M187LY

Deverill Avenue

M187ND

Brookhurst Road

M187NE

Knutsford Road

M188DS

Chapman Street

M188EE

Ansell Close

M188GP

Maybury Street

M188GT

Abbey Hey Lane

M188PD

Woodhouse Street

M188PG

Azalea Avenue

M188QD

Azalea Avenue

M188QX

Franklyn Road

M188WP

Chapman Street

M188XJ

Falmer Close

M125HR

Stonehurst Close

M125LZ

Ellenbrook Close

M125PL

Brinsop Square

M187EW

Cecil Grove

M187FQ

Milkwood Grove

M188AD

Jennison Close

M188AY

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188NN

Seymour Street

M188NR

Pinnington Road

M188TA

Jetson Street

M188TQ

Abbey Hey

M188UQ

Bramhall Street

M188US

Alston Road

M188WU

Alston Road

M187AJ

Beckett Street

M187EQ

Lavington Grove

M187HA

Wayland Road

M187LA

Abbeywood Avenue

M188AE

Deeroak Close

M188DA

Bondmark Road

M188EJ

Argyle Street

M188EN

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LU

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188RQ

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TG

Butman Street

M125DD

Ambrose Street

M125DL

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125HD

Belle Vue Street

M125HB

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125SA

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125WG

Coalburn Street

M187AS

Beckett Street

M187FE

Sandheys Grove

M187FH

Far Lane

M187FY

Glenside Avenue

M187HR

Dean Road

M188AA

Stradbroke Close

M188AR

Beyer Close

M188DE

Fulthorpe Street

M188SW

Walter Street

M188DX

Abbey Hey Lane

M188EB

Briercliffe Close

M188GF

Lees Street

M188JZ

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LQ

Acheson Street

M188PB

Burtinshaw Street

M188RW

Harrop Street

M188TL

Ackroyd Avenue

M188UZ

Bramhall Street

M188YA

Vine Street

M125LX

Laurence Close

M188WD

Chapman Street

M187HL

Dean Road

M187JQ

Goulder Road

M187LS

Carlton Range

M187NY

Broadacre Road

M188AJ

Tranmere Close

M188DL

Lapford Road

M188EQ

Hammerstone Road

M188NT

Chapman Street

M188NY

Burtinshaw Street

M188UE

Kirk Street

M125SD

Flamingo Close

M187EB

Boxtree Avenue

M187ES

Crosfield Grove

M187HT

Woodland Avenue

M188AS

Beyer Close

M188DQ

Furnival Road

M188GN

Brightman Street

M188NX

Chapman Street

M188QS

Corrigan Street

M188RR

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TS

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TZ

Jessop Street

M188UW

Rockhampton Street

M188ZA

Pipewell Avenue

M125XL

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125HE

Bridgend Close

M125PG

Ambrose Street

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Data Sources

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