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.
The nearest station is Gorton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.6 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| 0.9 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Gorton & Abbey Hey area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £328,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £175,000 |
10 year median 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.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vine Street Convenience Store | 127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SR | Walking directions to Vine Street Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Raja Bros | 86 Jetson Street, Manchester, M18 8SZ | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Hey Mini Market | 350 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Mini Market |
| 0.1 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.