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M18 7NY

Broadacre Road

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Overview

Postcode M18 7NY 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 Reddish North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,082 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% 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

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Hey near M18 7NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reddish North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 7NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Reddish North

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish North
0.5 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
1 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDebdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Debdale Park
0.4 miGranada ParkMediumWalking directions to Granada Park
0.4 miThornley ParkSmallWalking directions to Thornley Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
1,984.7 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
185
65.37%
African
27
9.54%
Bangladeshi
16
5.65%
Pakistani
10
3.53%
Irish
9
3.18%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
25.45%
No qualifications
45
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.18%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
40.44%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30.88%
Owns outright
32
23.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Other social rented
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Median price£188,500
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £229K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £221 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-Detached28£225,000£260
Terraced67£180,500£211
Flats6£100,000£176

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£115,000£215,000£170,000
2026£450,000£200,000£188,500
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£191£263£206
2026£279£260£219
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 7NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 202541, Goulder Road, Manchester, M18 7JQTerracedFreehold£150,000
19 Dec 202528, Cranbrook Road, Manchester, M18 7JWTerracedFreehold£140,000
16 Oct 202532, Cranbrook Road, Manchester, M18 7JWTerracedFreehold£185,000
15 Jul 202626, Athol Street, Manchester, M18 7JPTerracedFreehold£185,000
15 May 20262, Athol Street, Manchester, M18 7JPTerracedFreehold£228,800

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryOasis Academy AspinalAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRushbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryOld Hall Drive AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M18 7NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda89-95 Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JHWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miGo Local784 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JDWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miGo Local665 Manchester Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 2NAWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 7NY, 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 Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7NY

Is M18 7NY (Abbey Hey) safe?

The area around M18 7NY 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 7NY?

The median sale price around M18 7NY in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £188,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M18 7NY?

There are 15 schools close to M18 7NY, including Oasis Academy Aspinal (Good), Rushbrook Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Old Hall Drive Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7NY?

The closest station to M18 7NY is Reddish North, about 651 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7NY?

M18 7NY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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