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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

M188TR

Swanhill Close

M125HL

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125PA

Milne Close

M125UJ

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M188RY

Audrey Avenue

M187AY

Williams Road

M188PJ

Chapman Street

M187JS

Essex Road

M188BR

Endcott Close

M188DB

Bessemer Street

M188DU

Abbey Hey Lane

M188JN

Hampden Crescent

M188QU

Lees Street

M188RZ

Alston Road

M188SF

Kenyon Street

M188SZ

Jetson Street

M188WG

Chapman Street

M188YE

Taylor Street

M125HG

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125NQ

Birch Street

M187HD

Goredale Avenue

M187HY

Alvaston Road

M188LZ

Chapman Street

M188NL

Kirkham Avenue

M188QJ

Constable Street

M188RU

Redacre Road

M188TP

Abbey Hey

M188WE

Abbey Hey

M188XG

Parkstone Avenue

M125PQ

Belle Vue Street

M187AH

Agnew Road

M187EF

Hengist Street

M187EX

Lindeth Avenue

M187FD

Croft Bank

M187JG

Bowling Road

M187LR

Highfield Range

M187JY

Woodland Road

M187LG

Columbia Avenue

M187LH

Abbey Hey

M188GR

Gathurst Street

M188NQ

Winfield Drive

M188TY

Cross Lane

M125NS

Birch Street

M125WX

Corby Street

M187ED

Ryderbrow Road

M187HZ

Waterhouse Road

M188QZ

Lakeside Close

M187LP

Brighton Range

M188AT

Grizebeck Close

M188FE

Hammerstone Road

M188GZ

Butterton Drive

M188NH

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188SR

Burstead Street

M188UB

Brogan Street

M188WT

Abbey Hey

M188XR

Lunn Avenue

M125PP

Belle Vue Street

M125XP

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M187DY

Winning Hill Close

M187LB

Thornwood Avenue

M188BB

Vasser Road

M188BY

Abbey Close

M188EZ

Gateway Road

M188JS

Keary Close

M188RB

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TE

Fleet Street

M188XN

Coram Street

M125DJ

Ambrose Street

M125PX

Queens Avenue

M187JF

Dean Road

M188AG

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M188BQ

Gorton Lane

M188DG

Furnival Road

M188HD

Garratt Way

M188PA

Woodhouse Street

M188SA

Sandown Street

M188UT

High Bank

M125HQ

Birch Street

M125PU

Westbrook Square

M125SB

Belle Vue Street

M187HN

Thornwood Avenue

M187NU

Knutsford Road

M188RX

Donnington Road

M188AL

Leach Street

M188EP

Bondmark Road

M188JX

Hampden Crescent

M188LD

Garratt Way

M188LY

Carberry Road

M188PX

Deerfold Close

M188RE

Audrey Avenue

M188ST

Burstead Street

M188TB

Aldcroft Street

M188WY

Cross Lane

M188WZ

Clark Avenue

M125XJ

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125WF

Gabriel Close

M187DW

Sir Gerald Kaufman Close

M187FF

Far Lane

M187FP

Oakfield Grove

M187JA

Bowling Road

Data Sources

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