Postcode insights

M18 7FH

Gratrix Street

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Detailed insights for M18 7FH

Overview

Postcode M18 7FH 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 298.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× 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 Ryder Brow, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Debdale Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
299
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Gorton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gorton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 298.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from M18 7FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorton South near M18 7FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ryder Brow located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 7FH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.7 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.7 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDebdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Debdale Park
0.3 miSunny Brow ParkMediumWalking directions to Sunny Brow Park

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
5,427.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.01(+106%)
Other theft
76.43(+1058%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.69(+194%)
Public order
48.64(+380%)
Shoplifting
34.16(+491%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
47.07%
African
60
14.05%
Pakistani
40
9.37%
Arab
21
4.92%
Other White
18
4.22%
Total population: 427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
124
35.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
26
13.13%
Owns outright
22
11.11%
Shared ownership
21
10.61%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £239K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£350,000£279
Semi-Detached26£237,500£264
Terraced58£175,000£211
Flats7£115,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorton & Abbey Hey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202617, Gratrix Street, Manchester, M18 7FHTerracedLeasehold£140,000
12 Mar 202525, Gratrix Street, Manchester, M18 7FHTerracedLeasehold£80,000
27 Jun 202562, Woodland Avenue, Manchester, M18 7HFTerracedFreehold£165,000
07 Aug 2025764, Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
02 Sept 20251, Friendship Avenue, Manchester, M18 7HHTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the M18 7FH postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOld Hall Drive AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAbbey Hey Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy AspinalAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo Local784 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JDWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miFamily Shopper81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NYWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miMagazin Traditional RomanescGarlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BEWalking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc
0.3 miHigh Bank Convenience Store15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UTWalking directions to High Bank Convenience Store
0.4 miAsda89-95 Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JHWalking directions to Asda

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 7FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Ogden

Gorton & Abbey Hey - 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
WardGorton & Abbey HeyE05011365
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gorton SouthE02001067
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 023CE01005197
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7FH

Is M18 7FH (Gorton South) safe?

The area around M18 7FH records about 299 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 7FH?

The median sale price around M18 7FH in Gorton South is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M18 7FH?

There are 17 schools close to M18 7FH, including Old Hall Drive Academy (Good), Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good) and Oasis Academy Aspinal (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7FH?

The closest station to M18 7FH is Ryder Brow, about 578 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7FH?

M18 7FH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M18 7FH (Gorton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.