Postcode M18 8DB 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belle Vue & West Gorton is £37,670 per year. The nearest station is Belle Vue, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gorton Park.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Belle Vue & West Gorton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from M18 8DB.
Belle Vue & West Gorton near M18 8DB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.5 mi | Ashburys | N/A | Walking directions to Ashburys |
| 0.7 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorton Park | Large | Walking directions to Gorton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Openshaw Park | Small | Walking directions to Openshaw Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £225,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 67 | £180,500 | £211 |
| Flats | 6 | £100,000 | £176 |
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 | £115,000 | £215,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £200,000 | £188,500 |
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 | £191 | £263 | £206 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £260 | £219 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | Unit 21, Clayton Court, 5, Welcomb Street, Manchester, M11 2NB | Other | Leasehold | £18,750,610 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 5, Tilshead Road, Manchester, M18 8DJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 10, Lapford Road, Manchester, M18 8DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 71, Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Unit B6, The Dresser Centre, Manchester, M11 2NE | Other | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the M18 8DB postcode area, located within Belle Vue & West Gorton, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M18 8DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorton Lane Express | Borwell Street, Manchester, M18 8AQ | Walking directions to Gorton Lane Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M18 8DB, 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 8DB records about 106 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.
The median sale price around M18 8DB in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £188,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M18 8DB, including St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, LTE Group (Good) and Music Stuff (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 8DB is Belle Vue, about 814 m away.
M18 8DB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,463 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 8DB is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).