M18 7BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Road, 0.2km from Gorton in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Gorton & Abbey Hey ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7BZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00026323 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK ROAD, M18 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK ROAD, M18 7BZ.
462
29
£ 33,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7BZ 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
With 38% social renting, M18 7BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7BZ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Old Hall Drive Academy
Gorton Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Grange School
Melland High School
Cedar Mount Academy
St Richard's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.6 km
- Gorton Superstore0.5 km
- Madam Africa0.3 km
- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- Chowdhury Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson0.8 km
- Lord Nelson0.8 km
- Steelworks Tavern1.0 km
- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Vale Cottage Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bella Pizza0.5 km
- Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- Next Level Lounge0.5 km
- Charlie's Chippy0.7 km
- Prajitura Casei0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Red Chilli Grill0.9 km
- Oriental Village0.9 km
- Fratelli Fg Limited0.6 km
- Pizza Deluxe0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Mount Road Superstore0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Diamond Lodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryder Brow0.3 km
- Belle Vue0.4 km
- Gorton1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Windsor Road0.1 km
- Windsor Street0.1 km
- Buckley Road0.1 km
- Buckley Road0.2 km
- Fernhill Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M187BZ · Data under Open Government Licence