Postcode M12 5LB is located in a major urban area, within the Gorton & Abbey Hey ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Belle Vue & West Gorton area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £32,100 per year. The nearest station is Ashburys located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Gorton Park.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 47.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £32,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M12 5LB.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M12 5LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashburys located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| 0.6 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 1 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gorton Park | Large | Walking directions to Gorton Park |
| 0.5 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | West Gorton Community Park | Small | Walking directions to West Gorton Community Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £328,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey
In the M12 5LB postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.