Postcode M18 8UL 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 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Debdale Park.
Abbey Hey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Hey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from M18 8UL.
Abbey Hey near M18 8UL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.5 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| 0.6 mi | Belle Vue | N/A | Walking directions to Belle Vue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Debdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Debdale Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunny Brow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunny Brow Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V 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 8UL.
In the M18 8UL postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M18 8UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | High Bank Convenience Store | 15 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UT | Walking directions to High Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 81 Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 784 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JD | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8BE | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
| 0.3 mi | Mega Save | 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA | Walking directions to Mega Save |
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 8UL, 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 8UL records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8UL in Abbey Hey is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M18 8UL, including Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good), St James' CofE Primary School Gorton (Good) and Old Hall Drive Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M18 8UL is Gorton, about 767 m away.
M18 8UL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,101 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 8UL 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.