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M18 8QT

Long Street

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Detailed insights for M18 8QT

Overview

Postcode M18 8QT 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 high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Abbey Hey has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.6%

Approximately 46.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M18 8QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Hey near M18 8QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 8QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Gorton

N/A

Walking directions to Gorton
0.8 mi

Fairfield

N/A

Walking directions to Fairfield
0.8 mi

Belle Vue

N/A

Walking directions to Belle Vue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 8QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGodfrey Ermen Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields
0.2 miKing George V ParkMediumWalking directions to King George V Park
0.4 miDelamere ParkSmallWalking directions to Delamere Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
10,407.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.63(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.25(-21%)
Burglary
12.02(+117%)
Public order
12.02(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.9(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
37.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
18.13%
African
38
11.48%
Pakistani
27
8.16%
Other White
20
6.04%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
31.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
24.04%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.94%
Apprenticeship
15
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.77%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.69%
Owns outright
13
9.92%
Social rents from council
11
8.4%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £239K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£350,000£279
Semi-Detached26£237,500£264
Terraced58£175,000£211
Flats7£115,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorton & Abbey Hey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202646, Long Street, Manchester, M18 8QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
11 Mar 202638, Long Street, Manchester, M18 8QTTerracedFreehold£262,000
07 Aug 2025197, Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
11 Mar 202629, Godwin Street, Manchester, M18 8GSTerracedFreehold£136,000
28 Feb 202518, Gidlow Street, Manchester, M18 8GETerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the M18 8QT postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 8QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAbbey Hey Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Clement's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James' CofE Primary School GortonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 8QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMega Save205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GAWalking directions to Mega Save
0.1 miSFA Local Store45 Constable Street, Manchester, M18 8GDWalking directions to SFA Local Store
0.1 miAbbey Hey Mini Market350 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RPWalking directions to Abbey Hey Mini Market
0.1 miVine Street Convenience Store127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SRWalking directions to Vine Street Convenience Store
0.2 miCommunity Super SaveConstable Street, Manchester, M18 8GYWalking directions to Community Super Save

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M18 8QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Ogden

Gorton & Abbey Hey - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardGorton & Abbey HeyE05011365
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbey HeyE02001065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 021AE01005187
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 8QT

Is M18 8QT (Abbey Hey) safe?

The area around M18 8QT records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near M18 8QT?

The median sale price around M18 8QT in Abbey Hey is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M18 8QT?

There are 16 schools close to M18 8QT, including Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good), St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good) and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 8QT?

The closest station to M18 8QT is Gorton, about 331 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 8QT?

M18 8QT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M18 8QT (Abbey Hey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M18 8QT is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.