Abbey Hey Lane is in Abbey Hey, Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8RP is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Hey Lane, Abbey Hey, Manchester, M18 8RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8RH, M18 8SA, M18 8SB, M18 8SD, M18 8RN, M18 8SE, M18 8TA, M18 8RW, M18 8XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M18 8RP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 49.1% | 43.3% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 43.3% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 57.2% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 24.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 25.3% | 21.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 18.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 25.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 6.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 11% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 22.7% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 20.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 62.3% | 38.1% | -24.2% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 48.7% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 20.5% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 48.8% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 15.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 11.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.4% | 76.7% | -35.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
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.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-09-04 | £124,730 |
| 282 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-08-03 | £168,156 |
| 254 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-01 | £156,838 |
| 248 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-11 | £196,035 |
| 292 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-10 | £143,793 |
M18 8RP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M18 8RP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavens Angels | 273 Abbey Hey Lane | 34 yd | |
| Donkey Sancutary | E S T Manchester, Green Fold | 172 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 338 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 530 yd | |
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 292 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 717 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 731 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 836 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 447 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 540 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 552 yd | |
| Fun Fan | 47 Vine Street | 597 yd | |
| J's Kitchen | 1408 Ashton Old Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 832 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 602 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 941 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.