Postcode M18 7AT 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, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year. The nearest station is Belle Vue, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 41.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M18 7AT.
Gorton South near M18 7AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.3 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Annie Lees Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,125 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £237,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 58 | £175,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £57,500 | £112,000 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £248,998 | £87,750 | £116,000 | £83,500 |
| 2018 | £232,998 | £73,000 | £149,250 | £96,000 |
| 2019 | £162,375 | £78,500 | £140,000 | £106,500 |
| 2020 | — | £94,250 | £145,000 | £108,750 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £90,625 | £180,000 | £140,500 |
| 2022 | £305,560 | £114,000 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £108,500 | £187,500 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £356,000 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £169,500 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £240,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £91 | £138 | £94 |
| 2017 | £187 | £130 | £157 | £100 |
| 2018 | £208 | £146 | £179 | £119 |
| 2019 | £165 | £146 | £167 | £123 |
| 2020 | — | £189 | £177 | £126 |
| 2021 | £223 | £148 | £204 | £160 |
| 2022 | £193 | £175 | £226 | £175 |
| 2023 | £327 | £173 | £223 | £176 |
| 2024 | £318 | £189 | £259 | £185 |
| 2025 | £256 | £200 | £264 | £205 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £305 | £222 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7AT.
In the M18 7AT postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Mount News | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mount News |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
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 7AT, 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
The area around M18 7AT records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M18 7AT in Gorton South is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M18 7AT, including Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Outstanding), Old Hall Drive Academy (Good) and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 7AT is Belle Vue, about 375 m away.
M18 7AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M18 7AT is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.