M18 7DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Gorton Brook in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M18 7DT offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 7DT are sourced from Output Area E00175924 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M18 7DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M18 7DT.
341
29
£ 33,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M18 7DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
M18 7DT is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 67% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7DT. The average age is 28.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Melland High School
Cedar Mount Academy
Grange School
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Gorton Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Old Hall Drive Academy
St Richard's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- S K Off Licence0.6 km
- FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.6 km
- Discount Booze0.9 km
- Chowdhury Convenience Store0.9 km
- Euro Store0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mount Road Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Olives Cabin0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- I love Crispy Chicken0.8 km
- Little Panda0.9 km
- Love Desserts Mcr0.9 km
- Butties R Us0.7 km
- ChangYai-Thai0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Waxy O'Connors0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Mount Road Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryder Brow0.8 km
- Reddish North1.2 km
- Belle Vue1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gorton Education Village0.1 km
- St Peters R.C. Lower School0.1 km
- Melland School0.2 km
- Harlow Drive0.2 km
- Sandown Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M187DT · Data under Open Government Licence