Postcode M18 8BE 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 Openshaw & Gorton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 227.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year. The nearest station is Belle Vue, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sunny Brow Park.
Openshaw & Gorton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Openshaw & Gorton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 227.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from M18 8BE.
Openshaw & Gorton North near M18 8BE 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.4 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.5 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunny Brow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunny Brow Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £237,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 58 | £175,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8BE.
In the M18 8BE postcode area, located within Openshaw & Gorton North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | High Bank Convenience Store | 15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UT | Walking directions to High Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8BE, 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
The area around M18 8BE records about 227 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M18 8BE in Openshaw & Gorton North is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M18 8BE, including St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good), Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good) and Old Hall Drive Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 8BE is Belle Vue, about 633 m away.
M18 8BE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M18 8BE is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).
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.