M18 is a postcode district in Manchester, North West, covering 571 active and 91 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M18 (48%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes M18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M18 are around £197k, up 13.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M18 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 34, M18 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M18 postcode area.
27,214
34
£ 30,675 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
M18 has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-04)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Cedar Mount Academy
Melland High School
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Aspinal
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Old Hall Drive Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Betfred
- Go Local
- Go Local
- Sweet Sienna’s
- Jinny's Off Licence
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Diamond Lodge
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester East
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Steelworks Tavern
- Vale Cottage Inn
- Buzz Bingo
- Hare & Hounds
- Lord Nelson
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Rainbow Haven
- Roots
- Sivori's / Pete's Cafe
- Subway
- The Triangle Coffee Shop
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Baloch Pizza and Kebab House
- Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza
- Belboy
- Big Joe'z
- Bundu Khan
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Mount Road Superstore
- Tesco Extra
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Area Profile: M18 · Data under Open Government Licence