M18 7BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7BB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 15.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M18 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00026528 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M18 7BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M18 7BB.
354
36
£ 32,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, M18 7BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7BB. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 314,995
1 sales · Mean £ 314,995
Semi-Detached
£ 278,495
4 sales · Mean £ 272,995
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
All Saints Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Old Hall Drive Academy
St Peter's RC High School
Gorton Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School
Rodney House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.9 km
- Gorton Superstore0.6 km
- Madam Africa0.2 km
- B & M Bargains0.2 km
- Blackwin Mini Market0.8 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lord Nelson1.0 km
- Lord Nelson1.0 km
- Steelworks Tavern0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bella Pizza0.6 km
- Coffee Lounge0.5 km
- Next Level Lounge0.6 km
- Charlie's Chippy0.8 km
- Prajitura Casei0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Red Chilli Grill0.9 km
- Oriental Village0.9 km
- Fratelli Fg Limited0.9 km
- Pizza Deluxe0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Mount Road Superstore0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Diamond Lodge0.2 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belle Vue0.1 km
- Ryder Brow0.6 km
- Gorton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue0.0 km
- Kirkmanshulme Lane0.0 km
- Belle Vue Rail Station0.1 km
- Belle Vue0.1 km
- Belle Vue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M187BB · Data under Open Government Licence