Postcode insights

M18 7RR

Manby Road

Longsight

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Detailed insights for M18 7RR

Overview

Postcode M18 7RR 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, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 Belle Vue, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nutsford Vale.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Gorton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Gorton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.3%

Approximately 46.3% 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 7RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorton South near M18 7RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 7RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue
0.6 mi

Ryder Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Ryder Brow
0.9 mi

Levenshulme

N/A

Walking directions to Levenshulme

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 7RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNutsford ValeLargeWalking directions to Nutsford Vale
0.4 miCrowcroft ParkMediumWalking directions to Crowcroft Park
0.2 miAnnie Lees Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
4,322.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.27(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.96(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.7(+30%)
Public order
11.7(+15%)
Vehicle crime
11.21(+87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
33.06%
African
69
18.7%
Pakistani
65
17.62%
Other Black
23
6.23%
Caribbean
22
5.96%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
30.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
30
24.79%
Other social rented
26
21.49%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.09%
Total households: 121

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 7RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202626, Manby Road, Manchester, M18 7RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
12 May 202542, Shelford Avenue, Manchester, M18 7DETerracedFreehold£250,000
27 Mar 202612, Totland Close, Manchester, M12 5RYFlatsLeasehold£145,000
10 Feb 20256, Penketh Avenue, Manchester, M18 7DGTerracedFreehold£203,000
10 Apr 202677, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, M12 5GRFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 7RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGorton Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Richard's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCrowcroft Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 7RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 7RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMount Road Convenience Store148 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GSWalking directions to Mount Road Convenience Store
0.3 miSimply Local197-201 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GGWalking directions to Simply Local
0.3 miChowdhury CornershopHemmons Road, Manchester, M12 5TEWalking directions to Chowdhury Cornershop
0.3 miMount NewsBalmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BGWalking directions to Mount News
0.3 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 7RR, 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 023DE01005198
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 7RR

Is M18 7RR (Gorton South) safe?

The area around M18 7RR records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7RR?

The median sale price around M18 7RR 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 7RR?

There are 20 schools close to M18 7RR, including Gorton Primary School (Good), St Richard's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Crowcroft Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 7RR?

The closest station to M18 7RR is Belle Vue, about 709 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 7RR?

M18 7RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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