Postcode M18 8SL 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Abbey Hey is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields.
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.
Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 18.2% 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 of residents in Abbey Hey is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M18 8SL.
Abbey Hey near M18 8SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £335,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Gorton & Abbey Hey
In the M18 8SL postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.