Postcode M18 8LE 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 229.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year. The nearest station is Belle Vue located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 229.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.6% 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 222 ft away from M18 8LE.
Openshaw & Gorton North near M18 8LE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.5 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.6 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunny Brow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunny Brow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Annie Lees Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Annie Lees Playing Fields |
| 0.4 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 8LE postcode area, located within Openshaw & Gorton North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | High Bank Convenience Store | 15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UT | Walking directions to High Bank 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.