Postcode M18 8GE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M18 8GE.
Abbey Hey near M18 8GE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.7 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.8 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.5 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lees Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground |
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 8GE 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 8GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mega Save | 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA | Walking directions to Mega Save |
| 0.1 mi | SFA Local Store | 45 Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GD | Walking directions to SFA Local Store |
| 0.1 mi | Community Super Save | Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GY | Walking directions to Community Super Save |
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Hey Mini Market | 350 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Hey Superstore | Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8QU | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Superstore |
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.