M18 7DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Ryder Brow in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £319k, down 34.5% year-on-year. 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 7DQ are sourced from Output Area E00026309 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M18 7DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M18 7DQ.
353
30
£ 33,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, M18 7DQ 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. Property prices are trending down 34.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7DQ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 309,995
12 sales · Mean £ 290,599
Detached
£ 349,497
4 sales · Mean £ 350,496
school Local Schools
Old Hall Drive Academy
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Cedar Mount Academy
Melland High School
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Gorton Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.1 km
- Garston Trading Limited0.7 km
- Gorton Superstore0.5 km
- Madam Africa0.7 km
- Gorton News & Booze0.9 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Reddish Tandoori0.8 km
- Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Buttylicious0.9 km
- Cottage Chippy0.8 km
- FLOC - Burgers, Wings & Desserts0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lord Nelson0.5 km
- Lord Nelson0.5 km
- Vale Cottage Inn0.6 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bella Pizza0.5 km
- Coffee Lounge0.6 km
- Kuttanad Taste0.7 km
- Next Level Lounge0.5 km
- Go Barista0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Manchester East0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Mount Road Superstore0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryder Brow0.3 km
- Belle Vue0.8 km
- Reddish North1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ryderbrow Road (playing field - Ebd)0.0 km
- Ryderbrow Road (playing field)0.0 km
- Ryder Brow0.1 km
- Ryder Brow Rail Station0.1 km
- Ryder Brow Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M187DQ · Data under Open Government Licence