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Gorton North

Historic Gorton — home of the Monastery and working-class pride

5.8

Overall

Working ClassCommunityAffordable
Best for: Affordable LivingBest for: Families

Gorton North includes the famous Gorton Monastery — a stunning Gothic building now used as an events venue. The area is a traditional working-class neighbourhood with affordable housing and good bus links. It's honest about what it is: unpretentious, affordable, and slowly improving.

📍 Gorton Monastery📍 Gorton Market📍 Belle Vue area

Neighbourhood Scores

🛡️ Safety10.0/10

Based on Police UK crime data

💰 Affordability10.0/10

Relative to Manchester average prices

🚇 Transport1.0/10

Metrolink + bus connectivity

🏪 Amenities1.0/10

Shops, restaurants, gyms, schools

🤝 Community3.8/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£700

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£191k

Median sale price

£2,382

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

3 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

other theft1
vehicle crime1
violent crime1

Who Lives Here

31

Median age

42%

Under 30

10,500

Population

30%

Diverse community

Getting Around

🚌

Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Gorton North

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops, transport and more — all within walking distance. Click on any point for details.

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