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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 0 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 £38,097 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). Gorton & Abbey Hey is home to around 20,988 people, with a population density of about 5,395.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £328,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorton & 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 Gorton & Abbey Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached28£200,000
Terraced59£175,000

10 years median price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

All postcodes in Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125PZ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125PW

Belle Vue Street

M125HE

Bridgend Close

M188UG

Hobart Street

M125PT

Neenton Square

M188NE

Middlewich Walk

M188QE

Constable Street

M188LW

Stelling Street

M187LN

Hyde Road

M187JU

Beatrice Avenue

M125UL

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125PG

Clayton Lane South

M188AN

Gorton Lane

M187HS

Woodland Road

M188SS

Wycombe Avenue

M188PS

Hollybush Street

M188GG

Western Street

M188SX

Jetson Street

M188AF

Deeroak Close

M188AB

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188WA

Cross Lane

M187FW

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188WQ

Chapman Street

M187JN

Reddish Lane

M187TX

Sunny Brow Road

M125AS

Assissi Gardens

M125HH

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188QF

Bread Street

M188LJ

Wellington Street

M187FB

Hyde Road

M187AF

Chatsworth Road

M125HA

Sharnford Square

M188LE

Hampden Crescent

M187LU

Delahays Range

M187LD

Debdale Avenue

M188NF

Embleton Walk

M188GL

Compstall Grove

M188LF

Heptonstall Walk

M188UJ

Tan Yard Brow

M188DD

Ashkirk Street

M188UR

Hobart Street

M188RD

Wentworth Avenue

M188UU

Hinstock Crescent

M188LA

Engell Close

M188XL

Abbey Hey Lane

M125HF

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188WL

Hurford Avenue

M188BA

Crossley Street

M188HA

Cambert Lane

M188QG

Longford Street

M188QQ

Constable Street

M188PP

Walnut Street

M187EJ

Milton Mount

M188BD

Crossley Street

M125LU

Danett Close

M188ND

Seathwaite Walk

M188QB

Cheddar Street

M187WD

Bowland Avenue

M187FG

Willow Grove

M188DH

Pinetree Street

M188YB

Grapevine Avenue

M125PE

Kimbolton Close

M188DY

Gorton Tank Drive

M188SB

Sandown Street

M187AR

Agnew Road

M125LA

Gorton Lane

M188WN

Kirkham Avenue

M188TN

Abbey Hey Lane

M188SD

Madison Street

M188QN

Lees Street

M187LT

Claremont Range

M125JT

Gorton Lane

M187HJ

Friendship Avenue

M188UY

Underwood Close

M188SE

Madison Street

M187AP

Radnor Street

M125PF

Romsley Close

M188FB

Railway Street

M188PU

Hollybush Street

M125PR

Norman Street

M188EH

Gorton Lane

M188TH

Abbey Hey Lane

M188SL

Gordon Street

M188SG

Vine Street

M187WA

Farley Avenue

M187AW

Beckett Street

M187AU

Haworth Road

M188PR

Carberry Road

M187LF

Rufford Place

M188AH

Bealey Close

M125NG

Boundary Street

M188LT

Carfax Street

M188BZ

West Avenue

M187NJ

Knutsford Road

M187EA

Kirkman Close

M125NT

Birch Street

M125PB

Ellenbrook Close

M188LX

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125PY

Runhall Close

M188UL

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.