Postcode insights

M18 8TL

Ackroyd Avenue

Gorton & Abbey Hey

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Detailed insights for M18 8TL

Overview

Postcode M18 8TL 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, 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 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Abbey Hey is £38,172 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from M18 8TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Hey near M18 8TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fairfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M18 8TL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M18 8TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGodfrey Ermen Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Godfrey Ermen Playing Fields
0.2 miDelamere ParkSmallWalking directions to Delamere Park
0.5 miLees Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lees Street Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
924 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.46(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.53(+42%)
Public order
16.15(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.15(+80%)
Burglary
13.55(+145%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
65.19%
African
40
11.8%
Pakistani
18
5.31%
Other White
15
4.42%
Indian
9
2.65%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
28.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.74%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
31.82%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.48%
Other social rented
14
10.61%
Social rents from council
7
5.3%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £239K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£350,000£279
Semi-Detached26£237,500£264
Terraced58£175,000£211
Flats7£115,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorton & Abbey Hey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorton & Abbey Hey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorton & Abbey Hey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 20259, Ackroyd Avenue, Manchester, M18 8TLTerracedFreehold£210,000
21 Mar 2025221, Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8TNTerracedLeasehold£175,000
10 Oct 2025174, Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8THTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Feb 202610, Swanhill Close, Manchester, M18 8TRTerracedFreehold£146,000
20 Feb 202610, Swanhill Close, Manchester, M18 8TRTerracedFreehold£146,000

Schools

In the M18 8TL postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M18 8TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWright Robinson CollegeAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Clement's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M18 8TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRaja Bros86 Jetson Street, Manchester, M18 8SZWalking directions to Raja Bros
0.2 miMancester Convenience Store279 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RHWalking directions to Mancester Convenience Store
0.2 miAbbey Hey Lane Vapes & Off Licence284 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RPWalking directions to Abbey Hey Lane Vapes & Off Licence
0.3 miFairfield Off Licence & Groceries StoreAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1HWWalking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store
0.3 miVine Street Convenience Store127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SRWalking directions to Vine Street Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M18 8TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Ogden

Gorton & Abbey Hey - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardGorton & Abbey HeyE05011365
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbey HeyE02001065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 021BE01005188
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M18 8TL

Is M18 8TL (Abbey Hey) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near M18 8TL?

The median sale price around M18 8TL in Abbey Hey is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M18 8TL?

There are 13 schools close to M18 8TL, including Wright Robinson College (Outstanding), St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Anne's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M18 8TL?

The closest station to M18 8TL is Fairfield, about 615 m away.

How deprived is the area around M18 8TL?

M18 8TL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M18 8TL (Abbey Hey) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.