Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

WILLIAMS ROAD, M18 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMS ROAD, M18 7AY.

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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 7AY 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

Economic hardship is measurable here. M18 7AY's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 33% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.

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

M18 7AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Williams Road, 0.4km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Gorton & Abbey Hey ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7AY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.

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 7AY 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 7AY. 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.

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Outstanding326 pupils0.5 km
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

Good445 pupils0.6 km
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Old Hall Drive Academy

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Gorton Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Abbey Hey Primary Academy

Good662 pupils1.0 km
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Grange School

Inadequate235 pupils1.1 km
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St Francis RC Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.7 km
  • Gorton Superstore0.4 km
  • Madam Africa0.1 km
  • B & M Bargains0.4 km
  • Gorton News & Booze0.8 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson0.8 km
  • Steelworks Tavern0.8 km
  • Lord Nelson0.8 km
  • Vale Cottage Inn0.8 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.4 km
  • Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Next Level Lounge0.4 km
  • Mount Road Cafe0.4 km
  • Top Boba0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Fratelli Fg Limited0.7 km
  • Big Joe'z0.6 km
  • Chans Takeaway M18 LTD0.6 km
  • Flames Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Tesco Extra0.5 km
  • Mount Road Superstore0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Diamond Lodge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belle Vue0.2 km
  • Ryder Brow0.4 km
  • Gorton1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Chatsworth Road0.1 km
  • Sunny Brow Road0.1 km
  • Hyde Road0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Rail Station0.2 km