Forber Crescent Manchester
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (M18), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24503053.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £205,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 18, E: 5).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Manchester costs £2,312 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ryder Brow, about 200 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sunny Brow Park, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mount Road Surgery, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £205,000 | £170,000 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £29,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 2 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2025 | 19 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 13 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £146,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 1A M18 7PU | Other | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 23 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2014 | 36 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2009 | 13 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2008 | 13 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2004 | 19 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £30,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2004 | 36 M18 7PU | Semi-detached | £28,000 |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (32); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (20); 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Manchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,312 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,541 | £1,798 | £2,055 | £2,312 | £2,826 | £3,340 | £3,853 | £4,624 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (69% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Melland Road, not permissioned (270 m)
- Mount Road / Former Mellands Playing Fields: up to 16 homes, non permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Former South Gorton Housing Office, Buckley Road: up to 20 homes, non permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Victoria Works, Sunny Brow Road, Gorton: up to 101 homes, non permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Hyde Road, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land On Chapman Street Gorton Manchester M18 8UA, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 528-532 Hyde Road M18 7AA: up to 5 homes, Planning Permission (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 35 Garratt Way: up to 40 homes, non permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M18 7PU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
| M18 7SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 64 m and 65 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18 7PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M18 7SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryder Brow 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 200 m |
| Belle Vue 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Reddish North 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hemsworth Road Ryder Brow | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Rupert St Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mount Road Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mount Road Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Dental Centre | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gorton Police Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunny Brow Park 3.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yeadon Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peacock mausoleum to west of Brookfield Unitarian Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock mausoleum to west of Brookfield Unitarian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Brookfield Unitarian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Denton Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Top Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 38 |
1 of the street's 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Manchester: see them on the Manchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cedar Mount Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gorton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's RC High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRU PERFORMANCE LTD M18 7SE | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Raja Bros & Premier M18 7NF | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Family Enterprise M18 7NF | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| KB'S Caribbean Takeaway Gorton M18 7NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rise Up one Limited M18 7QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sutton Road Nursery Limited M18 7PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Little Panda M18 7WJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Old Hall Drive Academy M18 7FU | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Tj's premier M18 7GG | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School M18 7NJ | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Cedar Mount Academy, Melland High School and Gorton Education Academy M18 7DT | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fremantle Avenue · Catskowl Close · Ruth Street · Hemsworth Road · Fernwood Avenue · Yeadon Road · Unwin Avenue · Collin Avenue · Lowfell Walk · Saw Mill Drive · Darras Road · Southcross Road
All the streets in M18 and across Manchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.