Postcode M18 8PU 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 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 nearest station is Gorton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Park.
Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% 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 84.9% 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 8PU.
Abbey Hey near M18 8PU 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Parkstone Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkstone 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 8PU.
In the M18 8PU postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SFA Local Store | 45 Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GD | Walking directions to SFA Local Store |
| 0.1 mi | Mega Save | 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA | Walking directions to Mega Save |
| 0.1 mi | High Bank Convenience Store | 15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UT | Walking directions to High Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Community Super Save | Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GY | Walking directions to Community Super Save |
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 8PU, 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 8PU 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M18 8PU in Abbey Hey is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to M18 8PU, including Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good), St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good) and St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 8PU is Gorton, about 376 m away.
M18 8PU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,499 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 8PU 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.