Postcode M18 8XP 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 £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £230,625. The nearest station is Gorton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Debdale Park.
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 3.8% 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 73 ft away from M18 8XP.
Abbey Hey near M18 8XP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gorton | N/A | Walking directions to Gorton |
| 0.7 mi | Fairfield | N/A | Walking directions to Fairfield |
| 0.8 mi | Ryder Brow | N/A | Walking directions to Ryder Brow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Debdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Debdale Park |
| 0.4 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 |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £221 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 | 25 | £230,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 76 | £183,750 | £216 |
| 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 | — | £200,000 | £188,500 |
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 | £206 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £260 | £221 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M18 8XP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 10, Harrop Street, Manchester, M18 8RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 25, Harrop Street, Manchester, M18 8RW | Terraced | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 16, Harrop Street, Manchester, M18 8RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 11, Forshaw Avenue, Manchester, M18 8XQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 9, Audrey Avenue, Manchester, M18 8RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £207,000 |
In the M18 8XP postcode area, located within Abbey Hey, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Wright Robinson College | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Clement's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M18 8XP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Mancester Convenience Store | 279 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RH | Walking directions to Mancester Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Mega Save | 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA | Walking directions to Mega Save |
| 0.2 mi | Vine Street Convenience Store | 127 Vine Street, Manchester, M18 8SR | Walking directions to Vine Street Convenience Store |
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 8XP, 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 8XP 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 8XP in Gorton & Abbey Hey is £190,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M18 8XP, including Abbey Hey Primary Academy (Good), Wright Robinson College (Outstanding) and St Clement's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M18 8XP is Gorton, about 591 m away.
M18 8XP 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 8XP is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Ogden (Green Party).