Postcode M18 7BR is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gorton 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 38.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 151 ft away from M18 7BR.
Gorton South near M18 7BR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.4 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.8 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorton Park | Large | Walking directions to Gorton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sunny Brow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunny Brow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Annie Lees Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Longsight area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £312,000 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £240,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 38 | £197,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 7 | £135,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £141,000 | — | £115,000 | £116,000 |
| 2017 | £168,000 | £90,000 | £123,000 | £119,500 |
| 2018 | £172,250 | £89,250 | £144,000 | £114,000 |
| 2019 | £233,450 | £90,000 | £177,500 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £92,250 | £160,000 | £142,000 |
| 2021 | £172,750 | £108,500 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £304,995 | £127,000 | £250,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £359,995 | £110,000 | £297,495 | £166,000 |
| 2024 | £367,498 | £111,500 | £237,500 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £127,500 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | — | £120,000 | £245,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £149 | — | £141 | £114 |
| 2017 | £194 | £167 | £157 | £126 |
| 2018 | £196 | £138 | £177 | £132 |
| 2019 | £217 | £174 | £209 | £141 |
| 2020 | £208 | £163 | £209 | £149 |
| 2021 | £215 | £197 | £213 | £193 |
| 2022 | £298 | £232 | £263 | £185 |
| 2023 | £348 | £204 | £295 | £195 |
| 2024 | £344 | £255 | £288 | £219 |
| 2025 | £351 | £214 | £261 | £214 |
| 2026 | — | £223 | £288 | £245 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7BR.
In the M18 7BR postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mini Market | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Mount News | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mount News |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Mount Road Convenience Store | 148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GS | Walking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store |
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 7BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asif Iqbal Ranjha
Longsight - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
The area around M18 7BR 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 7BR in Gorton South is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M18 7BR, including Progress Schools - Gorton (Requires improvement), Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Co-op Academy Belle Vue. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 7BR is Belle Vue, about 175 m away.
M18 7BR 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 7BR is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Asif Iqbal Ranjha (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.