M18 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M18 district covers Gorton South, Abbey Hey, Openshaw & Gorton North. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M18
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M18 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 23 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M18
- Abbey Hey Primary Academy · M18 8PF · Improved significantly (2024) · Top 20% in England
- Gorton Primary School · M18 7GR · Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- Oasis Academy Aspinal · M18 7NY · Good (2022) · Top 20% in England
- Old Hall Drive Academy · M18 7FU · Good (2024) · Top 50% in England
- Rushbrook Primary Academy · M18 7TN · Good (2024) · Bottom 50% in England
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School · M18 7NJ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 46% in England
- St James' CofE Primary School Gorton · M18 8LW · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 12% in England
Secondary schools in M18
- Cedar Mount Academy · M18 7DT · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 8% in England
- Wright Robinson College · M18 8RL · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 30% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M18
- Bright Future Childcare · M18 7AA
- Sutton Road Nursery Limited · M18 7PN · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiny Steps Nursery Gorton Ltd · M18 7NE · Good (Ofsted)
- Foundation Years Nurseries Debdale Park · M18 7LJ · Good (Ofsted)
- ALP Brain Training Centre · M18 8TX
- Ace Learning Plus · M18 8TX
- Merry Kidz Day Nursery · M18 8HE · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in M18
- Gorton Medical Centre · M18 8HE
- Mount Road Surgery · M18 7BQ
Neighbourhoods in M18
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M18 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorton South | 36% | £210k | — | 6 min |
| Abbey Hey | 35% | £185k | — | 6 min |
| Openshaw & Gorton North | 19% | £228k | — | 6 min |
| Belle Vue & West Gorton | 10% | £235k | — | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the M18 postcode?
M18 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Gorton South, Abbey Hey, Openshaw & Gorton North, with 595 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M18?
The typical home price across M18's neighbourhoods is £210k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M18?
7 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a M18 postcode.
How long is the commute from M18?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 23 minutes.