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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

M188RF

Schools Road

M188SN

Walter Street

M188TR

Swanhill Close

M125HL

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187AY

Williams Road

M188JN

Hampden Crescent

M188QU

Enterprise Trading Estate

M188SZ

Jetson Street

M188YE

Taylor Street

M125PA

Milne Close

M125UJ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188PJ

Highmead Street

M187JS

Mayfield Grove

M188BR

Endcott Close

M188DB

Preston Street

M188DU

Abbey Hey Lane

M188RY

Audrey Avenue

M188RZ

Thorsby Close

M188SF

Kenyon Street

M188WG

Elsdon Drive

M125NQ

Birch Street

M188WE

Peel Square

M187HY

Alvaston Road

M188QJ

Constable Street

M188RU

Redacre Road

M188TP

Dalehead Close

M188XG

Parkstone Avenue

M125HG

Apollo Walk

M187HD

Goredale Avenue

M188LZ

Chapman Street

M188NL

Meadfoot Road

M125PQ

Belle Vue Street

M187AH

Williams Street

M187EX

Lindeth Avenue

M187JG

Chatham Road

M187JY

Woodland Road

M187LG

Columbia Avenue

M187LR

Highfield Range

M188GR

Gathurst Street

M187EF

Hyde Road

M187FD

Brookfield Grove

M187LH

Hyde Road

M188NQ

Winfield Drive

M188TY

Sheerness Street

M125WX

Corby Street

M187HZ

Waterhouse Road

M187LP

Brighton Range

M188AT

Grizebeck Close

M188FE

Hammerstone Road

M188GZ

Butterton Drive

M188NH

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188SR

Vine Street

M188UB

Garlick Street

M188WT

Tanners Street

M125PP

Belle Vue Street

M188JS

Keary Close

M188XN

Coram Street

M125NS

Birch Street

M187ED

Ryder Brow Road

M188QZ

Lakeside Close

M188XR

Lunn Avenue

M187DY

Winning Hill Close

M187LB

Thornwood Avenue

M188BB

Yale Road

M188BY

Abbey Close

M188EZ

Gateway Road

M188RB

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TE

Fleet Street

M125DJ

Textile Street

M125PX

Queens Avenue

M187JF

Dean Road

M188BQ

Gorton Lane

M188HD

Garratt Way

M188UT

High Bank

M188AG

Hillcote Walk

M188DG

Furnival Road

M188PA

Woodhouse Street

M188SA

Sandown Street

M125SB

Kestrel Walk

M187HN

Thornwood Avenue

M188EP

Bondmark Road

M188LY

Chapman Street

M188ST

Burstead Street

M188WY

Cross Lane

M188WZ

Clark Avenue

M125HQ

Birch Street

M125PU

Westbrook Square

M187NU

Knutsford Road

M188JX

Hampden Crescent

M188LD

Gorton Retail Market

M188PX

Deerfold Close

M188RE

Redacre Road

M188RX

Donnington Road

M188TB

Kings Close

M125WF

Gorton Lane

M125XJ

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187DW

Sir Gerald Kaufman Close

M187FP

Oakfield Grove

M187JA

Bowling Road

M188BF

Kittybert Avenue

Data Sources

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