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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

M187AL

Haworth Road

M187FU

Old Hall Drive

M187LQ

Columbia Avenue

M187NZ

Abbey Hey

M188AX

Peacock Close

M188BL

Queensland Road

M188PW

Carberry Road

M188RP

Abbey Hey Lane

M188SJ

Louvaine Close

M188UL

Alston Road

M188WB

Chapman Street

M188WS

Ewan Street

M125FG

Kentmore Close

M125JY

Blackwin Street

M188NB

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M187AE

Sunny Brow Road

M187JB

Bowling Road

M187JT

Harold Avenue

M187NB

Elford Grove

M188BS

Ritson Close

M188DN

Endcott Close

M188GA

Lees Street

M188JT

Reed Street

M188NZ

Cross Lane

M188TJ

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TU

Violet Street

M188TX

Ashkirk Street

M188WW

Follows Street

M125WR

Bertram Street

M125XH

Gabriel Close

M187AT

Bakewell Street

M187EL

Hengist Street

M187GY

Alvaston Road

M188BN

Vasser Road

M188DJ

Tilshead Road

M188DT

Lees Street

M188ED

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188JQ

Swindon Close

M188NS

Ewan Street

M188NW

Reed Street

M188PT

Hawthorn Street

M188QW

Annable Road

M125FL

Birch Street

M125GW

Perch Close

M125PH

Gardner Street

M125PN

Didley Square

M187AZ

Sunny Brow Road

M187EY

Highgate Crescent

M187FR

Gorton South

M187FT

Laburnum Road

M187FZ

Highgate Crescent

M187HW

Thornwood Avenue

M187LJ

Debdale Lane

M188AQ

Borwell Street

M188AP

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188DF

Taylor Street

M188GB

Ernocroft Grove

M188GW

Welbeck Street

M188LR

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188NJ

Reynolds Drive

M188PQ

Azalea Avenue

M188PY

Crowther Street

M188QP

Walmer Street

M188RN

Harrop Street

M188TD

Butman Street

M188TT

Fowler Avenue

M188UA

Chapman Street

M188WR

Pinnington Road

M125HT

Stonehurst Close

M125JG

Belle Vue Street

M125PS

Belle Vue Street

M187EN

Crosfield Grove

M187LZ

Clumber Road

M187TY

Knutsford Road

M188BG

Harvard Road

M188EF

Bondmark Road

M188EG

Burston Street

M188JU

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LG

Acheson Street

M188PL

Wistaria Road

M188SP

Claymore Street

M188SY

Courier Street

M188TW

Abbey Hey Lane

M188UN

Havers Road

M125HP

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125NX

Bertram Street

M187ET

St Philip's Road

M187EU

Old Hall Drive

M187HB

Wayland Road

M187HX

Alvaston Road

M187JR

Essex Road

M187JW

Broadacre Road

M187SA

Ashfield Grove

M188AZ

Froxmer Street

M188BP

Bonchurch Walk

M188LH

High Bank

M188QY

Chertsey Close

M188RA

Aysgarth Avenue

M188RF

Louvaine Close

M188SN

Walter Street

Data Sources

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