M18 7DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stanley Grove, 0.2km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7DA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.2% 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 7DA are sourced from Output Area E00026528 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANLEY GROVE, M18 7DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY GROVE, M18 7DA.
354
36
£ 32,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7DA 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
M18 7DA has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7DA. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 181,666
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Gorton Primary School
All Saints Primary School
St Peter's RC High School
Old Hall Drive Academy
Rodney House School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
St Richard's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Chowdhury Convenience Store0.9 km
- AFS Foods0.7 km
- Casa Romaneasca0.9 km
- H&J Singleton Ltd0.7 km
- Les the Baker Mcr0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Heaven Italian Cafe0.8 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Charlie's Chippy0.9 km
- Prajitura Casei0.9 km
- Sivori's / Pete's Cafe0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pizza Deluxe0.7 km
- Belboy1.0 km
- California Pizza0.7 km
- Salt & Pepper0.6 km
- Sue's Chippy0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.3 km
- Steelworks Tavern0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Mount Road Superstore0.3 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Diamond Lodge0.3 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belle Vue0.3 km
- Ryder Brow0.5 km
- Gorton1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fernhill Drive0.0 km
- Bourton Drive0.1 km
- Windsor Street0.2 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Belle Vue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M187DA · Data under Open Government Licence