M18 7DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elsham Gardens, 0.1km from Nutsford Vale in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7DJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00026532 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELSHAM GARDENS, M18 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSHAM GARDENS, M18 7DJ.
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33
£ 32,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7DJ 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 53% social renting, M18 7DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7DJ. The average age is 33.3. 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
St Peter's RC High School
Rodney House School
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
St Richard's RC Primary School
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Gorton Primary School
Grange School
All Saints Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Lahore Halal Meat0.9 km
- Banoful0.9 km
- European Mini Market0.9 km
- Levenshulme Discount Store0.9 km
- Fruit Market Stall0.8 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Billys Asian Food0.8 km
- BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre0.8 km
- La Bona Pasta0.4 km
- Lahori Nazara0.6 km
- National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack0.3 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chinnywala0.8 km
- Desi Chaaiwala & Shakes0.7 km
- Famous 50.6 km
- Lahori Dera0.6 km
- Daley's Food Box0.8 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Diamond Lodge0.6 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Asda Longsight0.7 km
- Mount Road Superstore0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belle Vue0.7 km
- Ryder Brow0.9 km
- Levenshulme1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Elsham Gardens0.1 km
- Nutsford Vale0.1 km
- Nutsford Vale0.1 km
- Penketh Avenue0.2 km
- Penketh Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M187DJ · Data under Open Government Licence