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Gorton South

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About

Gorton South is a residential area located in the eastern part of Manchester, approximately 3 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with some local amenities like shops, schools, and parks. Gorton Park provides green space for recreation, while the nearby Gorton Monastery is a notable historic landmark. Public transport links include bus routes connecting the area to central Manchester and surrounding neighborhoods.

The area has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, with a sense of community fostered by local events and facilities. Gorton South is close to major roads like the A57, offering easy access to other parts of the city. While it retains a quiet, suburban feel, it remains within reach of Manchester’s employment and entertainment hubs. The area continues to see gradual development, balancing its residential character with practical connectivity.

Area overview

On average Gorton South has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gorton South is £33,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Gorton South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorton South Population
11,550
Population density
6,722.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,018
34.78%
Pakistani
2,069
17.91%
African
2,016
17.45%
Other White
662
5.73%
Bangladeshi
386
3.34%
Total population: 11,554

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,299
31.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
999
24.24%
Owns with a mortgage
696
16.89%
Social rents from council
610
14.8%
Owns outright
355
8.61%
Total households: 4,121

Property prices in Gorton South

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Gorton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£302,500
Flats2£132,500
Semi-Detached18£232,500
Terraced25£175,000

10 years median price trend in Gorton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton South.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.