Postcode insights

M18 7DE

Shelford Avenue

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M18 7DE

Overview

Postcode M18 7DE is located in a major urban area, within the Longsight ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Belle Vue & West Gorton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year. The nearest station is Belle Vue, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nutsford Vale.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,779 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.3%

Approximately 53.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M18 7DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Belle Vue & West Gorton near M18 7DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 7DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.6 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
1 mi

Ashburys

N/A

Walking directions to Ashburys

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.5 miGorton ParkLargeWalking directions to Gorton Park
0.5 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
7,940.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.68(+57%)
Public order
18.76(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.28(+2%)
Vehicle crime
14.43(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.47(+50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
30.67%
Pakistani
84
20.95%
African
53
13.22%
Bangladeshi
34
8.48%
Other Asian
21
5.24%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
29.86%
No qualifications
82
29.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.51%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
28.95%
Other social rented
37
24.34%
Owns outright
26
17.11%
Owns with a mortgage
23
15.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.5%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Longsight

Median price£214,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £251K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longsight over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£312,000£364
Semi-Detached27£240,000£267
Terraced38£197,500£220
Flats7£135,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longsight

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsight.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longsight.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longsight.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longsight in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 202542, Shelford Avenue, Manchester, M18 7DETerracedFreehold£250,000
09 Jan 202626, Manby Road, Manchester, M18 7RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
10 Feb 20256, Penketh Avenue, Manchester, M18 7DGTerracedFreehold£203,000
24 Oct 2025289, Stanley Grove, Manchester, M18 7DPTerracedFreehold£166,000
12 Sept 2025243, Stanley Grove, Manchester, M18 7DPTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the M18 7DE postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryCo-op Academy Belle VueFree schools

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableProgress Schools - GortonOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondarySt Peter's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMount Road Convenience Store148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GSWalking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store
0.3 miMount NewsBalmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BGWalking directions to Mount News
0.3 miMini MarketBalmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BGWalking directions to Mini Market
0.4 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local
0.4 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M18 7DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asif Iqbal Ranjha

Longsight - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardLongsightE05011370
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Belle Vue & West GortonE02001064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 020DE01005235
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7DE

Is M18 7DE (Belle Vue & West Gorton) safe?

The area around M18 7DE records about 144 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.

What is the average house price near M18 7DE?

The median sale price around M18 7DE in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £214,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M18 7DE?

There are 20 schools close to M18 7DE, including Co-op Academy Belle Vue, Progress Schools - Gorton (Requires improvement) and St Peter's RC High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7DE?

The closest station to M18 7DE is Belle Vue, about 598 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7DE?

M18 7DE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,779 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M18 7DE (Belle Vue & West Gorton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M18 7DE is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Asif Iqbal Ranjha (Green Party).

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Data Sources

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.