M18 7DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Gorton Brook in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M18 7DR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 15% — 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 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00026336 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M18 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M18 7DR.
312
36
£ 33,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7DR 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
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in M18 7DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 7DR. The average age is 36.5. 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
Cedar Mount Academy
Melland High School
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Gorton Primary School
Grange School
Oasis Academy Aspinal
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Arigato Noodle Sushi Bar1.0 km
- Bundu Khan0.8 km
- China Kitchen0.9 km
- Crown King0.9 km
- Flames Kebab House0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Waxy O'Connors0.9 km
- Lord Nelson0.7 km
- Lord Nelson0.7 km
- Vale Cottage Inn0.8 km
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Simply Local0.5 km
- Allsorts0.8 km
- Amelia Food UK Ltd0.8 km
- Buckley's Cooked Meats0.8 km
- DD Omega0.7 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Manchester East1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Coffee in the Park1.0 km
- Freshers Burgers & Shakes0.8 km
- Mount Road Cafe0.6 km
- Pure Gym0.9 km
- Go Barista0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Mount Road Superstore0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryder Brow0.4 km
- Belle Vue1.0 km
- Reddish North1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hemsworth Road0.1 km
- Southcross Road0.1 km
- Ryder Brow Station0.1 km
- Ryder Brow Station0.1 km
- Ryder Brow Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M187DR · Data under Open Government Licence