Postcode M18 8SY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the 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 high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 112 ft away from M18 8SY.
Abbey Hey near M18 8SY 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 5 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere 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 8SY.
In the M18 8SY 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 8SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Raja Bros | 86 Jetson Street, Manchester, M18 8SZ | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.1 mi | Vine Street Convenience Store | 127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SR | Walking directions to Vine Street 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 | Abbey Hey Mini Market | 350 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RP | Walking directions to Abbey Hey Mini Market |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for M18 8SY, 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 8SY 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.
The median sale price around M18 8SY in Abbey Hey is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M18 8SY, including St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good), Wright Robinson College (Outstanding) and Varna Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 8SY is Gorton, about 425 m away.
M18 8SY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M18 8SY 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.