Postcode insights

M18 7HJ

Friendship Avenue

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Detailed insights for M18 7HJ

Overview

Postcode M18 7HJ 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 Abbey Hey area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. The nearest station is Ryder Brow, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Debdale Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.4%

Approximately 28.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from M18 7HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Hey near M18 7HJ 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 7HJ
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
0.8 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
13,268 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.28(+35%)
Vehicle crime
22.03(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.9(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.95(+89%)
Public order
14.69(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
39.85%
African
83
20.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
7.43%
Other White
26
6.44%
Caribbean
19
4.7%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
25.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.01%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
37.87%
Other social rented
35
20.71%
Owns outright
25
14.79%
Owns with a mortgage
23
13.61%
Social rents from council
13
7.69%
Total households: 169

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 7HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 202538, Thornwood Avenue, Manchester, M18 7HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
27 Jun 202562, Woodland Avenue, Manchester, M18 7HFTerracedFreehold£165,000
07 Apr 202619, Woodland Road, Manchester, M18 7HSTerracedFreehold£208,000
28 Mar 202547, Dean Road, Manchester, M18 7HLTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 Sept 20255, Thornwood Avenue, Manchester, M18 7HWTerracedFreehold£154,000

Schools

In the M18 7HJ postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy AspinalAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOld Hall Drive AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAbbey Hey Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo Local784 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JDWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miAsda89-95 Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JHWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miHigh Bank Convenience Store15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UTWalking directions to High Bank Convenience Store
0.4 miFamily Shopper81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NYWalking directions to Family Shopper
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 7HJ, 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)Abbey HeyE02001065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 021EE01005193
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7HJ

Is M18 7HJ (Abbey Hey) safe?

The area around M18 7HJ records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7HJ?

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

What schools are near M18 7HJ?

There are 16 schools close to M18 7HJ, including Oasis Academy Aspinal (Good), Old Hall Drive Academy (Good) and Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7HJ?

The closest station to M18 7HJ is Ryder Brow, about 648 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7HJ?

M18 7HJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M18 7HJ (Abbey Hey) in Parliament and on the local council?

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