Postcode insights

M18 7FZ

Highgate Crescent

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Detailed insights for M18 7FZ

Overview

Postcode M18 7FZ 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. The average income per household in Gorton South is £39,069 per year. The nearest station is Ryder Brow, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sunny Brow Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
60.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Gorton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gorton South has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

60.7%

Approximately 60.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from M18 7FZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorton South near M18 7FZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 7FZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.6 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.8 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7FZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSunny Brow ParkMediumWalking directions to Sunny Brow Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
8,313.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
39.71%
African
83
23.71%
Pakistani
36
10.29%
Other White
30
8.57%
Other Black
12
3.43%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
27.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
16.52%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
35.71%
Social rents from council
28
25%
Owns with a mortgage
26
23.21%
Owns outright
9
8.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7FZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7FZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202513, Yeadon Road, Manchester, M18 7WNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
03 Mar 20253, Yeadon Road, Manchester, M18 7WNSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
26 Sept 20252, Forber Crescent, Manchester, M18 7PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
18 Dec 202536, Laburnum Road, Manchester, M18 7FTTerracedFreehold£165,000
22 May 202522, Laburnum Road, Manchester, M18 7FTTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the M18 7FZ postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7FZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOld Hall Drive AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryRushbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7FZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7FZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGo Local784 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JDWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local
0.4 miMount Road Convenience Store148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GSWalking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco ExtraGarratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miMagazin Traditional RomanescGarlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BEWalking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc

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 7FZ, 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 023FE01034120
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7FZ

What is the average house price near M18 7FZ?

The median sale price around M18 7FZ 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 7FZ?

There are 15 schools close to M18 7FZ, including Old Hall Drive Academy (Good), Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Rushbrook Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7FZ?

The closest station to M18 7FZ is Ryder Brow, about 130 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7FZ?

M18 7FZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M18 7FZ 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.