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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

M187LQ

Westbourne Range

M188BL

Queensland Road

M188PW

Carberry Road

M188SJ

Louvaine Close

M188UL

High Bank

M125DF

Gorton Lane

M125LB

Valance Close

M187AD

Radnor Street

M187FU

Old Hall Drive

M187NZ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188AX

Peacock Close

M188RP

Abbey Hey Lane

M188WB

Chapman Street

M188WS

Ewan Street

M187JB

Bowling Road

M187JT

Harold Avenue

M188BS

Ritson Close

M188JT

Reed Street

M188NB

Bryson Walk

M188NZ

Cross Lane

M188TJ

Abbey Hey Lane

M187NB

Elford Grove

M125FG

Kentmore Close

M125JY

Blackwin Street

M187AE

Sunny Brow Road

M188DN

Holdness Road

M188GA

Lees Street

M188TU

Violet Street

M188TX

Ashkirk Street

M188WW

Goring Avenue

M187EL

Hengist Street

M188BN

Vasser Road

M188ED

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188JQ

Swindon Close

M188NS

Ewan Street

M188NW

Seddon Avenue

M188QW

Long Street

M125WR

Bertram Street

M125XH

Gabriel Close

M188DT

Lees Street

M187AT

Bakewell Street

M187GY

Alvaston Road

M188DJ

Tilshead Road

M188PT

Hawthorn Street

M125PH

Gardner Street

M125PN

Didley Square

M187EY

Highgate Crescent

M187FT

Laburnum Road

M187FZ

Highgate Crescent

M188AP

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188GB

Ernocroft Grove

M188LR

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188QP

Walmer Street

M188RN

Harrop Street

M188TD

Kenyon Street

M125FL

Hyde Road

M125GW

Perch Close

M187LJ

Hyde Road

M187AZ

Sunny Brow Road

M187FR

Englefield Grove

M187HW

Thornwood Avenue

M188AQ

Borwell Street

M188DF

Taylor Street

M188GW

Welbeck Street

M188NJ

Reynolds Drive

M188PQ

Azalea Avenue

M188PY

Crowther Street

M188TT

Fowler Avenue

M188UA

Chapman Street

M188WR

Pinnington Road

M125HT

Reaney Walk

M125JG

Belle Vue Street

M188EF

Froxmer Street Industrial Estate

M188JU

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188SY

Courier Street

M188UN

Havers Road

M125PS

Hyde Road

M187EN

Haworth Road

M187LZ

Clumber Road

M187TY

Toft Road

M188BG

Harvard Road

M188EG

Buttress Street

M188LG

Turner Street

M188PL

Wistaria Road

M188SP

Claymore Street

M188TW

Abbey Hey Lane

M125HP

Dougall Walk

M125NX

Great Jones Street

M187HB

Wayland Road

M187HX

Woodland Avenue

M187JR

Essex Road

M187JW

Cranbrook Road

M187SA

Ashfield Grove

M188BP

Bonchurch Walk

M188LH

Tannery Way

M187ET

St Philips Road

M187EU

Old Hall Drive

M188AZ

Froxmer Street

M188QY

Chertsey Close

M188RA

Aysgarth Avenue

Data Sources

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