M18 7BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Road, 0.1km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Gorton & Abbey Hey ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M18 7BE offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
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 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00026325 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT ROAD, M18 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT ROAD, M18 7BE.
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31
£ 33,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7BE 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 7BE has a highly multicultural community character — 66% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7BE. The average age is 31.0. 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Old Hall Drive Academy
Gorton Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Grange School
St Richard's RC Primary School
Crowcroft Park Primary School
All Saints Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.7 km
- Gorton Superstore0.5 km
- Madam Africa0.4 km
- B & M Bargains0.5 km
- Gorton News & Booze1.0 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson0.9 km
- Steelworks Tavern1.0 km
- Lord Nelson0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- Vale Cottage Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bella Pizza0.5 km
- Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- Next Level Lounge0.5 km
- Howdy1.0 km
- Mount Road Cafe0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Red Chilli Grill0.9 km
- Fratelli Fg Limited0.7 km
- Big Joe'z0.5 km
- Chans Takeaway M18 LTD0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Mount Road Superstore0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Diamond Lodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryder Brow0.3 km
- Belle Vue0.3 km
- Gorton1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Windsor Road0.0 km
- Windsor Street0.1 km
- Buckley Road0.1 km
- Buckley Road0.2 km
- Fernhill Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M187BE · Data under Open Government Licence