Postcode M18 8BF 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 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Debdale Park.
Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from M18 8BF.
Abbey Hey near M18 8BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.7 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| 0.8 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Debdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Debdale Park |
| 0.4 mi | Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,560 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey
In the M18 8BF postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Hey Mini Market | 350 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mega Save | 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA | Walking directions to Mega Save |
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Hey Lane Vapes & Off Licence | 284 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Lane Vapes & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Vine Street Convenience Store | 127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SR | Walking directions to Vine Street Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Mancester Convenience Store | 279 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RH | Walking directions to Mancester Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.