Manchester · M18

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Covering Abbey Hey, Gorton, including Gorton & Abbey Hey, Levenshulme, Longsight. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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M18 (Abbey Hey) in a nutshell

M18 covers Abbey Hey, Gorton, in Manchester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for M18

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Manchester council area

M18 is in Manchester's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

M18 stretches across Gorton & Abbey Hey, Levenshulme, Longsight, so give your full postcode, not just 'M18', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Manchester homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Manchester: 29.3% purpose-built flats, 4.3% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Manchester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does M18 cover?

M18 (Abbey Hey, Gorton) includes the wards of Gorton & Abbey Hey, Levenshulme, Longsight (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to M18?

Neighbouring districts include M11 (Clayton), M12 (Ardwick), M13 (Ardwick), M43 (Droylsden), M19 (Levenshulme) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering M18 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in M18?

About 9,845 households and 23,432 residents at the 2011 Census, across 595 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is M18 in?

M18 sits in Manchester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Gorton and Denton.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
M18 1
Areas covered
Abbey Hey, Gorton 2
Active postcodes
595 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,845 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
23,432 2
Electoral wards
Gorton & Abbey Hey, Levenshulme, Longsight 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Gorton and Denton 4
Local authority
Manchester 4
Households privately renting (Manchester built-up area)
35.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.