Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M18 7DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M18 7DD.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M18 7DD 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M18 7DD has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M18 7DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7DD 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.

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 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00026528 (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 7DD. 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

White / British38.2%
Asian / British Asian35.7%
Black / African / Caribbean15.9%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Outstanding326 pupils0.6 km
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Gorton Primary School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's RC High School

Good1030 pupils0.8 km
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Old Hall Drive Academy

Good471 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Rodney House School

Outstanding62 pupils0.9 km
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St Richard's RC Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils0.9 km
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Grange School

Inadequate235 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.8 km
  • Gorton Superstore0.7 km
  • Madam Africa0.4 km
  • B & M Bargains0.4 km
  • Blackwin Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.7 km
  • Coffee Lounge0.3 km
  • Next Level Lounge0.7 km
  • Howdy0.8 km
  • Mount Road Cafe0.3 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
  • Red Chilli Grill0.7 km
  • Fratelli Fg Limited0.8 km
  • Big Joe'z0.3 km
  • Chans Takeaway M18 LTD0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • Mount Road Superstore0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Steelworks Tavern0.9 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belle Vue0.4 km
  • Ryder Brow0.5 km
  • Gorton1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourton Drive0.1 km
  • Fernhill Drive0.1 km
  • Windsor Street0.2 km
  • Windsor Road0.2 km
  • Buckley Road0.2 km