Postcode M18 7AQ 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 Gorton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year. The nearest station is Ryder Brow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sunny Brow Park.
Gorton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Gorton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from M18 7AQ.
Gorton South near M18 7AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ryder Brow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.3 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.7 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunny Brow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunny Brow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Annie Lees Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey
In the M18 7AQ postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Mount News | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mount News |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M18 7AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Ogden
Gorton & Abbey Hey - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.