Postcode M18 8AB 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 Belle Vue & West Gorton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year. The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Gorton Park.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from M18 8AB.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M18 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.5 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| 0.9 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gorton Park | Large | Walking directions to Gorton Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey
In the M18 8AB postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Market | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Mount News | Balmoral Street, Manchester, M18 7BG | Walking directions to Mount News |
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.
Elected local representatives for M18 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Ogden
Gorton & Abbey Hey - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Spencer
Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.