Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

ESSOLDO CLOSE, M18 7BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSOLDO CLOSE, M18 7BN.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M18 7BN 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

The IMD places M18 7BN among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 8% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending up 67.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M18 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Essoldo Close, 0.3km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Gorton & Abbey Hey ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7BN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 67.6% 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00026307 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7BN. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.8%
Asian / British Asian22.9%
Black / African / Caribbean32.2%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

Terraced

£ 120,000

2 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Flat

£ 91,000

2 sales · Mean £ 91,000

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Outstanding326 pupils0.6 km
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

Good445 pupils0.7 km
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Old Hall Drive Academy

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Gorton Primary School

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's RC High School

Good1030 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis RC Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Hey Primary Academy

Good662 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.9 km
  • Gorton Superstore0.5 km
  • Madam Africa0.2 km
  • B & M Bargains0.3 km
  • Blackwin Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • Steelworks Tavern0.7 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.2 km
  • Vale Cottage Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.5 km
  • Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Next Level Lounge0.5 km
  • Charlie's Chippy0.7 km
  • Prajitura Casei0.7 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
  • Red Chilli Grill1.0 km
  • Oriental Village0.8 km
  • Fratelli Fg Limited0.9 km
  • Pizza Deluxe0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Mount Road Superstore0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Diamond Lodge0.3 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Ryder Brow0.5 km
  • Gorton1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Rail Station0.1 km
  • Kirkmanshulme Lane0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Rail Station0.1 km