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About

Gorton & Abbey Hey lies in east Manchester, characterised by residential streets of Victorian terraces and interwar semis. The area is anchored by the Gorton Monastery, a vast, restored Gothic Revival church that dominates the local skyline. Daily life centres around several district shopping parades along Hyde Road and Belle Vue Street, providing essential retail and services. The ward includes significant green spaces like Debdale Park, with its reservoir and sports facilities.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, historically linked to railway engineering and manufacturing. This is reflected in the remaining red-brick architecture and the presence of large modern trading estates near the Ashton Canal. Gorton is directly served by the tram network, with stops connecting it to the city centre. The eastern edge borders open fields near the motorway, marking a transition towards more suburban areas.

Area overview

On average Gorton & Abbey Hey has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 156 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 per household 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.32(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.92(+66%)
Public order
21.63(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.39(+105%)
Burglary
16.91(+204%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,334
28.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,811
24.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,066
13.39%
Level 3 (A level)
2,005
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,676
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 15,432

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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £350,000.

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
Detached1£350,000
Flats6£115,000
Semi-Detached26£215,000
Terraced53£170,000

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

M125HE

Bridgend Close

M125PT

Neenton Square

M125PW

Belle Vue Street

M125PZ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188LW

Stelling Street

M188NE

Middlewich Walk

M188QE

Constable Street

M188UG

Hobart Street

M125PG

Clayton Lane South

M125UL

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187JU

Beatrice Avenue

M187LN

Hyde Road

M188AN

Gorton Lane

M188PS

Hollybush Street

M187HS

Woodland Road

M188GG

Western Street

M188SS

Wycombe Avenue

M188SX

Jetson Street

M125AS

Assissi Gardens

M125HH

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187FW

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187JN

Reddish Lane

M187TX

Sunny Brow Road

M188AB

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188AF

Deeroak Close

M188WA

Cross Lane

M188WQ

Chapman Street

M125HA

Sharnford Square

M187AF

Chatsworth Road

M187FB

Hyde Road

M187LD

Debdale Avenue

M187LU

Delahays Range

M188LE

Hampden Crescent

M188LJ

Wellington Street

M188QF

Bread Street

M188GL

Compstall Grove

M188LF

Heptonstall Walk

M188NF

Embleton Walk

M188UJ

Tan Yard Brow

M188DD

Ashkirk Street

M188LA

Engell Close

M188RD

Wentworth Avenue

M188UR

Hobart Street

M188UU

Hinstock Crescent

M188XL

Abbey Hey Lane

M125HF

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125LU

Danett Close

M187FG

Willow Grove

M187WD

Bowland Avenue

M188BD

Crossley Street

M188ND

Seathwaite Walk

M188QB

Cheddar Street

M188WL

Hurford Avenue

M187EJ

Milton Mount

M188BA

Crossley Street

M188DH

Pinetree Street

M188HA

Cambert Lane

M188PP

Walnut Street

M188QG

Longford Street

M188QQ

Constable Street

M188YB

Grapevine Avenue

M125JT

Gorton Lane

M125PE

Kimbolton Close

M187AP

Radnor Street

M187AR

Agnew Road

M187HJ

Friendship Avenue

M188DY

Gorton Tank Drive

M188SB

Sandown Street

M188SE

Madison Street

M188UY

Underwood Close

M125PF

Romsley Close

M125PR

Norman Street

M187AU

Haworth Road

M187AW

Beckett Street

M187WA

Farley Avenue

M188EH

Gorton Lane

M188FB

Railway Street

M188PU

Hollybush Street

M188SG

Vine Street

M188SL

Gordon Street

M188TH

Abbey Hey Lane

M125LA

Gorton Lane

M187LF

Rufford Place

M187LT

Claremont Range

M188PR

Carberry Road

M188QN

Lees Street

M188SD

Madison Street

M188TN

Abbey Hey Lane

M188WN

Kirkham Avenue

M125NG

Boundary Street

M125NT

Birch Street

M125PB

Ellenbrook Close

M187EA

Kirkman Close

M187NJ

Knutsford Road

M188AH

Bealey Close

M188BZ

West Avenue

M188LT

Carfax Street

M188LX

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M125PY

Runhall Close

M187AL

Knutsford Road

Data Sources

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