Abbey Hey Lane, Abbey Hey, Manchester, M18 8PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 8PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	53.1%	3.6%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	50.5%	46.9%	-3.6%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around M18 8PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	48%	49.6%	1.6%	37.9%	11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	28.7%	32.5%	3.8%	44.2%	-11.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	4.1%	3.1%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	13.5%	9.6%	-3.9%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	5.7%	4.4%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.6%	42.5%	3.9%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	32.9%	35.3%	2.4%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	20%	11.9%	-8.1%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	6.4%	7.8%	1.4%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	2%	2.5%	0.5%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.4%	26.2%	-8.2%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	7.4%	-9.4%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	11.4%	-5.8%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	7%	5.4%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	14%	6.6%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	26.2%	11.0%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	7.4%	7.9%	0.5%	2.8%	5.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.7%	8.1%	6.4%	2.7%	5.4%
Other Asian	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	6.1%	11.9%	5.8%	2.5%	9.4%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	3.4%	3.4%	0.4%	3.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	0.8%	0.8%
White	81%	66.6%	-14.4%	81.4%	-14.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	75%	-5.0%	83.2%	-8.2%
European Union	8.5%	10.9%	2.4%	6.1%	4.8%
Africa	5.4%	5.6%	0.2%	2.7%	2.9%
Middle East and Asia	5.1%	7.2%	2.1%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.3%	75%	-3.3%	83.2%	-8.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.5%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	5.1%	5.6%	0.5%	2.9%	2.7%
2-5 Years	9.2%	10.3%	1.1%	2.2%	8.1%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	1.6%	-5.5%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	53.9%	76.7%	-22.8%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	2.5%	0.4%	2.1%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
Southern Asia	4.7%	1.2%	3.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.9%	37.2%	-11.3%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	12.5%	6.5%	6.0%
Other religion	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Abbey Hey Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Hey Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M18 8PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abbey Hey Lane are based on 386 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Manchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abbey Hey Lane, Abbey Hey, Manchester, M18 8PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for M18 8PF

Average Price
£124,131

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£124,131

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbey Hey Lane

Average Price
£157,522

Semi-Detached
£181,811

Terraced
£142,466

Detached
£517,583

Flats/Maisonettes
£108,302

Other
£249,239

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbey Hey LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
531 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£122,000	2022-06-27	£128,644
541 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2021-08-23	£101,485
541 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£69,950	2017-07-14	£115,320
531 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2008-03-17	£200,565
535 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2008-03-10	£156,441

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M18 8PF

Employment

M18 8PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	35
Looking after home or family	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	13
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	6
Construction	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU	4out of 4	3,626 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF	3out of 4	215 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW	3out of 4	315 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU	3out of 4	878 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR	2out of 4	955 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ	4out of 4	972 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL	- not rated	1,055 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB	4out of 4	1,720 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT	2out of 4	1,789 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB	3out of 4	1,934 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD	3out of 4	2,288 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH	- not rated	1,755 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS	- not rated	2,538 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB	- not rated	4,156 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX	- not rated	1,290 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA	- not rated	1,560 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT	4out of 4	1,789 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR	- not rated	1,898 yd	Free schools special	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR	1out of 4	1,898 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee	Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane	120 yd
Charlie's Chippy	9 Cross Lane	410 yd
Prajitura Casei	63 Wellington Street	437 yd
Golden Fish And Chips	101 Constable Street	534 yd
Heaven Italian Cafe	Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way	553 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Oak	114 Cross Lane	131 yd
Vale Cottage Inn	Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank	417 yd
Lord Nelson	Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold	487 yd
Lord Nelson	Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold	487 yd
Hare & Hounds	Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane	889 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greek Food Cuisine	433 Abbey Hey Lane	182 yd
Oriental Village	142 Chapman Street	282 yd
Hungry Joe's	163 Chapman Street	328 yd
Baloch Pizza and Kebab House	67 Constable Street	447 yd
Just Pizzas	67a Constable Street	470 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Extra	Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way	553 yd
Aldi	Aldi, Garratt Way	847 yd
Lidl	1270 Ashton Old Road	1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD	grass pitches	209 yd
King George V Park LONGFORD STREET	grass pitches	491 yd
Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY	health and fitness suite	652 yd
Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD	golf, grass pitches, tennis courts	911 yd
West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road	grass pitches	1,005 yd
Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,094 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.