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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

M187NA

Dorlan Avenue

M188EL

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188AW

Beyer Close

M188BE

Garlick Street

M188BF

Kittybert Avenue

M188HE

Garratt Way

M188HJ

Cambert Lane

M188RL

Abbey Hey Lane

M188JL

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188PE

Abbey Hey Lane

M188TF

Peterborough Street

M188UF

Broxwood Close

M188UH

Harrington Street

M188WX

Roxburgh Street

M125HN

Bridgend Close

M187AN

Bragenham Street

M187DZ

Parkdale Avenue

M187FL

Peacock Grove

M187WB

Elford Grove

M188EA

Briercliffe Close

M188HF

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LN

Mercer Road

M188LS

Ashkirk Street

M188PF

Abbey Hey Lane

M188PH

Hawthorn Street

M188QR

Annable Road

M188QT

Long Street

M188RT

Lees Street

M188SH

Kenyon Street

M188WH

Croft Bank

M187AX

Albert Avenue

M187EP

Poplar Grove

M187HQ

Ryderbrow Road

M187JH

Turnbull Road

M187JL

Cranbrook Road

M187LX

Clumber Road

M188BW

Gateway Road

M188FJ

Borwell Street

M188SU

Jetson Street

M188YF

Taylor Street

M187WY

Abbey Hey

M125LD

Blackwin Street

M125UE

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M187EZ

Highgate Crescent

M187JD

Abbeywood Avenue

M187JE

Abbeywood Avenue

M187WJ

Lavington Grove

M188FH

Argyle Street

M188GE

Gidlow Street

M188NG

Chapman Street

M188NP

Sandford Avenue

M188PN

Wistaria Road

M188XQ

Forshaw Avenue

M188YG

Calgary Street

M125XN

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M125HJ

Pomfret Street

M187EE

Knutsford Road

M187EG

Far Lane

M187FX

Lindeth Avenue

M187HF

Dean Road

M187JP

Athol Street

M187LW

Quarmby Road

M188BX

Brigstock Avenue

M188DP

Constable Street

M188FL

Railway Street

M188GD

Butterton Drive

M188GS

Godwin Street

M188GY

Constable Street

M188JH

Hampden Crescent

M188JR

Cambert Lane

M188NU

Chapman Street

M188QA

Walnut Street

M188RH

Abbey Hey Lane

M188RJ

Green Fold

M188SQ

Claymore Street

M188UD

Brogan Street

M188UP

Rockhampton Street

M188WF

Kirk Street

M188WJ

Wellesley Avenue

M188XH

Rookery Avenue

M188XP

Midgley Avenue

M187AG

Parkdale Avenue

M187AQ

Bakewell Street

M187FA

Abbey Hey

M187HE

Stainton Avenue

M187HH

Friendship Avenue

M187LE

Godfrey Range

M187QZ

Highfield Place

M188GH

Freshwater Street

M188GQ

Longford Street

M188JP

Openshaw & Gorton North

M188LL

Millwall Close

M188PZ

Highmead Street

M188QH

Ernocroft Grove

M188QL

Lees Street

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Data Sources

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