Postcode M18 8TL is located in a major urban area, within the Gorton & Abbey Hey area 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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year. The median sale price in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,500 and £230,000. The nearest station is Fairfield, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields.
Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,804 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% 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 15.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from M18 8TL.
Abbey Hey near M18 8TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fairfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| 0.5 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.7 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Delamere Park | Small | Walking directions to Delamere Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lees Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £222 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 | 4 | £350,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £212,500 | £260 |
| Terraced | 69 | £180,500 | £211 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 | £209 |
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 | £115,000 | £215,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £197,500 | £187,000 |
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 | £221 | £191 | £263 | £205 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £259 | £222 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8TL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 9, Ackroyd Avenue, Manchester, M18 8TL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 174, Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8TH | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 10, Swanhill Close, Manchester, M18 8TR | Terraced | Freehold | £146,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 10, Swanhill Close, Manchester, M18 8TR | Terraced | Freehold | £146,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 105, Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the M18 8TL postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Wright Robinson College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Wright Robinson College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Clement's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
St Clement's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2020
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M18 8TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raja Bros | 86 Jetson Street, Manchester, M18 8SZ | Walking directions to Raja Bros |
| 0.2 mi | Mancester Convenience Store | 279 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RH | Walking directions to Mancester 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store | Ashton Old Road, Tameside, M43 6TT | Walking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gillys General Stores | Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JX | Walking directions to Gillys General Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M18 8TL, 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 8TL records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8TL in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M18 8TL, including Wright Robinson College (Outstanding), St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M18 8TL is Fairfield, about 615 m away.
M18 8TL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,804 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 8TL is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).