Postcode insights

M18 7GA

Rawsthorne Avenue

Longsight

Interactive map showing M18 7GA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M18 7GA

Overview

Postcode M18 7GA 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 high crime levels. 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 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greenbank Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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

8/10

Gorton South has a high crime rate.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Gorton South near M18 7GA 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 7GA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.7 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.9 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenbank ParkSmallWalking directions to Greenbank Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
2,898.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
111
32.65%
Pakistani
78
22.94%
British
48
14.12%
Other White
37
10.88%
Other Black
18
5.29%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
48.67%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.27%
No qualifications
26
11.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
66.97%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25.69%
Owns outright
4
3.67%
Social rents from council
2
1.83%
Other social rented
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

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 7GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026133, Rawsthorne Avenue, Manchester, M18 7GAFlatsLeasehold£120,000
23 Oct 202519, Rawsthorne Avenue, Manchester, M18 7GATerracedLeasehold£205,000
16 Oct 2025143, Rawsthorne Avenue, Manchester, M18 7GAFlatsLeasehold£116,500
03 Oct 2025161, Rawsthorne Avenue, Manchester, M18 7GAFlatsLeasehold£117,000
01 Aug 202537, Rawsthorne Avenue, Manchester, M18 7GATerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the M18 7GA postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCedar Mount AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableMelland High SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryRushbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7GA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCS Convenience StoreLongford Road West, Stockport, SK5 6HXWalking directions to CS Convenience Store
0.5 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local

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 7GA, 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)Gorton SouthE02001067
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 023GE01034121
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-03-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7GA

What is the average house price near M18 7GA?

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

What schools are near M18 7GA?

There are 19 schools close to M18 7GA, including Cedar Mount Academy (Requires improvement), Melland High School (Outstanding) and Rushbrook Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7GA?

The closest station to M18 7GA is Ryder Brow, about 672 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7GA?

M18 7GA scores 9 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 7GA (Gorton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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