M18 7DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nutmeg Drive, 0.7km from North Reddish in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Longsight ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
For families considering a move, M18 7DU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 4.3% 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 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00180841 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUTMEG DRIVE, M18 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUTMEG DRIVE, M18 7DU.
210
27
£ 33,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M18 7DU spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M18 7DU. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 211,741
school Local Schools
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Cedar Mount Academy
Melland High School
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Grange School
Gorton Primary School
Old Hall Drive Academy
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- S K Off Licence0.7 km
- FRIENDZ Off Licence & Grocer0.7 km
- Best One0.9 km
- O'Dell H M Ltd0.8 km
- R R News0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Little Panda1.0 km
- Buttylicious0.9 km
- Cottage Chippy1.0 km
- Dolphin0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Waxy O'Connors0.6 km
- North Reddish Working Men's Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Toast House Cafe0.8 km
- The Triangle Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Delicacy Bar0.8 km
- Olives Cabin0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Teem Spirits0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reddish North0.8 km
- Ryder Brow1.0 km
- Reddish1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sandown Crescent0.3 km
- Sandown Crescent0.3 km
- Fir Tree School0.3 km
- St Peters R.C. Lower School0.4 km
- Gorton Education Village0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M187DU · Data under Open Government Licence