Postcode M18 8PP is located in a major urban area, within the Gorton & Abbey Hey area 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 134.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. The median sale price in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £230,625. The nearest station is Gorton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sunny Brow Park.
Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 559 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% 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 8PP.
Abbey Hey near M18 8PP 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 3 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sunny Brow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunny Brow Park |
| 0.1 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lees Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (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 | 4 | £350,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £230,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 76 | £183,750 | £216 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 | £209 |
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 | £221 | £191 | £263 | £206 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £260 | £221 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 28, Walnut Street, Manchester, M18 8PP | Terraced | Freehold | £37,125 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 38, Walnut Street, Manchester, M18 8PP | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 85, Ewan Street, Manchester, M18 8NS | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 21, Hawthorn Street, Manchester, M18 8QD | Terraced | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 17, Hawthorn Street, Manchester, M18 8QD | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the M18 8PP postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Varna Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M18 8PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gorton News & Booze | Chapman Street, Manchester, M18 8LZ | Walking directions to Gorton News & Booze |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | High Bank Convenience Store | 15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UT | Walking directions to High Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | SFA Local Store | 45 Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GD | Walking directions to SFA Local Store |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
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 8PP, 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 8PP records about 134 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M18 8PP in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M18 8PP, including St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good), Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good) and Varna Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M18 8PP is Gorton, about 450 m away.
M18 8PP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 559 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 8PP is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).