Postcode insights

M18 7NE

Glencastle Road

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Detailed insights for M18 7NE

Overview

Postcode M18 7NE 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, 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 nearest station is Ryder Brow, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sunny Brow Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
299
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20%
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 822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gorton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 298.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% 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 227 ft away from M18 7NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorton South near M18 7NE 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 7NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.4 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.8 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSunny Brow ParkMediumWalking directions to Sunny Brow Park
0.4 miAnnie Lees Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
7,309.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.01(+106%)
Other theft
76.43(+1058%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.69(+194%)
Public order
48.64(+380%)
Shoplifting
34.16(+491%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
46.51%
Pakistani
62
16.67%
African
44
11.83%
Other White
18
4.84%
Caribbean
17
4.57%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
34.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.33%
Owns outright
21
17.5%
Other social rented
17
14.17%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.67%
Total households: 120

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 7NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 20261, Levenshulme Road, Manchester, M18 7WJTerracedFreehold£210,000
26 Feb 202529, Levenshulme Road, Manchester, M18 7WJTerracedFreehold£178,000
09 May 2025St. Philips Rectory, Lavington Grove, Manchester, M18 7EQOtherFreehold£265,000
01 Apr 20258, St Philips Road, Manchester, M18 7ETTerracedFreehold£230,000
26 Mar 202512, St Philips Road, Manchester, M18 7ETOtherFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the M18 7NE postcode area, located within Gorton South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySacred Heart RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryOld Hall Drive AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt James' CofE Primary School GortonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExtraGarratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miMount Road Convenience Store148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GSWalking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store
0.3 miMagazin Traditional RomanescGarlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BEWalking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc
0.3 miMount NewsBalmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BGWalking directions to Mount News
0.4 miMini MarketBalmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BGWalking directions to Mini Market

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 7NE, 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 023CE01005197
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7NE

Is M18 7NE (Gorton South) safe?

The area around M18 7NE 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M18 7NE?

The median sale price around M18 7NE 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 7NE?

There are 20 schools close to M18 7NE, including Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Outstanding), Old Hall Drive Academy (Good) and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7NE?

The closest station to M18 7NE is Ryder Brow, about 176 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7NE?

M18 7NE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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