Postcode M18 8NW 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 111.9 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 Openshaw & Gorton North is £37,787 per year. The nearest station is Gorton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Park.
Openshaw & Gorton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Openshaw & Gorton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M18 8NW.
Openshaw & Gorton North near M18 8NW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.5 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lees Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Vine Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Vine Street 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8NW.
In the M18 8NW postcode area, located within Openshaw & Gorton North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8NW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Community Super Save | Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GY | Walking directions to Community Super Save |
| 0.3 mi | SFA Local Store | 45 Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GD | Walking directions to SFA Local Store |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Hey Superstore | Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8QU | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
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 8NW, 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 8NW records about 112 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M18 8NW 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 16 schools close to M18 8NW, including St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good), Varna Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 8NW is Gorton, about 461 m away.
M18 8NW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,356 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 8NW 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.