Postcode M18 8RE 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 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Debdale Park.
Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M18 8RE.
Abbey Hey near M18 8RE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.7 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.8 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Debdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Debdale Park |
| 0.5 mi | Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Godfrey Ermen 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 8RE postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Hey Mini Market | 350 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Mega Save | 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA | Walking directions to Mega Save |
| 0.2 mi | High Bank Convenience Store | 15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UT | Walking directions to High Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Hey Lane Vapes & Off Licence | 284 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Lane Vapes & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Mancester Convenience Store | 279 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RH | Walking directions to Mancester 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.