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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

M188EL

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188PE

Highmead Street

M188TF

Peterborough Street

M188WX

Roxburgh Street

M125HN

Bridgend Close

M187AN

Bragenham Street

M187DZ

Parkdale Avenue

M187WB

Kingsdale Road

M188EA

Briercliffe Close

M188LN

Sibley Street

M188LS

Ashkirk Street

M188PF

Abbey Hey Lane

M188QR

Annable Road

M188QT

Long Street

M187FF

Far Lane

M187NA

Dorlan Avenue

M188AW

Beyer Close

M188BE

Wellington Street

M188HE

Garratt Way

M188HJ

Cambert Lane

M188JL

Middlewich Walk

M188RL

Abbey Hey Lane

M188UF

Broxwood Close

M188UH

Wallworth Avenue

M187FL

Peacock Grove

M188HF

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188PH

Plantation Street

M188RT

Lees Street

M188SH

Kenyon Street

M188WH

Croft Bank

M187EP

Poplar Grove

M188SU

Jetson Street

M187AX

Turnbull Road

M187HQ

Ryder Brow Road

M187JH

Reddish Lane

M187JL

Reddish Lane

M187LX

Clumber Road

M188BW

Gateway Road

M188FJ

Borwell Street

M187EZ

Highgate Crescent

M187WJ

Levenshulme Road

M188GE

Gidlow Street

M188NG

Chapman Street

M188YG

Calgary Street

M125LD

Blackwin Street

M125UE

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187JD

Hyde Road

M187JE

Woodland Road

M187WY

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188FH

Borwell Street

M188NP

Sandford Avenue

M188PN

Wistaria Road

M188XQ

Forshaw Avenue

M187EG

Far Lane

M187LW

Quarmby Road

M188BX

Brigstock Avenue

M188DP

Constable Street

M188FL

Thorpeness Square

M188JH

Hampden Crescent

M188QA

Walnut Street

M188RJ

Green Fold

M188SQ

Claymore Street

M188UD

Brogan Street

M188XH

Rookery Avenue

M125HJ

Pomfret Street

M187EE

Hyde Road

M187FX

Ryder Brow Road

M187HF

Woodland Avenue

M187JP

Athol Street

M188GD

Constable Street

M188GS

Godwin Street

M188GY

Constable Street

M188NU

Chapman Street

M188RH

Abbey Hey Lane

M188UP

Rockhampton Street

M188WF

Kirk Street

M188WJ

Wellesley Avenue

M188XP

Midgley Avenue

M187AG

Parkdale Avenue

M188GH

Freshwater Street

M188JP

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M188QH

Rutland Street

M187AQ

Bakewell Street

M187FA

Gorton & Abbey Hey

M187HE

Stainton Avenue

M187HH

Friendship Avenue

M187LE

Godfrey Range

M187QZ

Highfield Place

M188GQ

Longford Street

M188LL

Millwall Close

M188PZ

Highmead Street

M188QL

Lees Street

Data Sources

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