Postcode M18 7LU 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. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. The nearest station is Reddish North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Debdale Park.
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.
Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from M18 7LU.
Abbey Hey near M18 7LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reddish North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reddish North | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish North |
| 0.8 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.9 mi | Denton | N/A | Walking directions to Denton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Debdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Debdale Park |
| 0.4 mi | Granada Park | Medium | Walking directions to Granada Park |
| 0.1 mi | Thornley Park | Small | Walking directions to Thornley Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey
In the M18 7LU postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 665 Manchester Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 2NA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 89-95 Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 784 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JD | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.