Postcode M18 7FL is located in a major urban area, within the Gorton & Abbey Hey area 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 median sale price in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £230,625. The nearest station is Ryder Brow, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sunny Brow Park.
Gorton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 558 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Gorton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 298.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.7% 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 110 ft away from M18 7FL.
Gorton South near M18 7FL 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 |
| 0.5 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £221 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 | 4 | £350,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £230,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 76 | £183,750 | £216 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 | £209 |
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 | £115,000 | £215,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £200,000 | £188,500 |
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 | £221 | £191 | £263 | £206 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £260 | £221 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | 23, Peacock Grove, Manchester, M18 7FL | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 15, Crosfield Grove, Manchester, M18 7ES | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 43, Haworth Road, Manchester, M18 7EN | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 75, Haworth Road, Manchester, M18 7EN | Terraced | Freehold | £199,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2026 | 654, Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7EE | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the M18 7FL postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Old Hall Drive Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2018. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M18 7FL
| 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 | Gorton News & Booze | Chapman Street, Manchester, M18 8LZ | Walking directions to Gorton News & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M18 7FL, 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 7FL 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M18 7FL in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to M18 7FL, including Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Good), Old Hall Drive Academy (Good) and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M18 7FL is Ryder Brow, about 434 m away.
M18 7FL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 558 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 7FL is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).