Kings Close Fairfield, Manchester
1 address across 1 postcode (M18), about 20 m long. USRN 24500188.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £244,400 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Gorton, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Debdale Park (17 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Florence House Medical Practice, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £244,400 | £244,400 | £244,400 |
| 2023 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £168,000 | £156,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £107,000 | £88,000 | £126,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £115,000 | £114,000 | £116,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £106,500 | £106,000 | £107,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £56,000 | £50,350 | £60,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £59,995 | £50,000 | £67,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2024 | 12 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £244,400 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | 2 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £221,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2022 | 11 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2022 | 3 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2020 | 12 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2019 | 5 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £124,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Mar 2017 | 16 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2017 | 2 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2016 | 13 M18 8TB | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2016 | 20 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £116,500 | |
| 22 Jan 2016 | 10 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £114,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2015 | 20 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £81,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 28 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2010 | 13 M18 8TB | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 4 May 2007 | 5 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2006 | 30 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 14 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2004 | 26 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £50,350 | |
| 19 Jul 2004 | 9 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2004 | 12 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2003 | 6 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £67,995 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 10 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2003 | 4 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £59,995 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 9 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 26 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £38,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 4 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £41,950 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 28 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £39,950 | |
| 9 Jun 1999 | 28 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £15,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1998 | 4 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £17,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 8 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £46,950 | |
| 10 Sep 1997 | 9 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £18,000 | |
| 28 Apr 1997 | 12 M18 8TB | Semi-detached | £41,950 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (91% of about 880 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)
- St George's Rectory: up to 7 homes, Planning Permission (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Opposite 83-87 Vine Street: up to 25 homes, Planning Permission (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Abbey Hey Clinic Constable Street: up to 6 homes, Planning Permission (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Bellamy Court (potentially EXTRA CARE), not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Ashton Old Road, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Bellamy Court (EXTRA CARE) (Brownfield part of site), permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Bowling club off Backwell St / Club St, Openshaw: up to 8 homes, non permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at 50 Burman Street, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 88 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18 8TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gorton 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Fairfield 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Ryder Brow 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Hey Lane | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Rcp Parking - Thompson Street | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Florence House Medical Practice | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmaco | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | GMP Openshaw Police Complex | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Debdale Park 17 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,600 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fairfield Moravian Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Moravian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| 20-23 and 23A, Fairfield Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Denton Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Varna Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Higher Openshaw Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Convenience Store M18 8RH | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2022 |
| DAA Centre Manchester M18 8RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Hare & Hounds M18 8TN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Raja Brothers Abbey Ltd M18 8SZ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Rainbow Haven M18 8TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Abbey Hey Mini Market M18 8RP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Vine Street Convenience Store M18 8SR | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Wright Robinson College M18 8RL | School/college/university | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Clements Ce Primary School M11 1LR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Mega Save M18 8GA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (south-wales).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
- M18 8TB: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fleet Street · Horatio Street · King's Close · Violet Street · Dalehead Close · Coram Street · Falmer Close · Lakeside Close · Kenyon Street · Green Fold · Swanhill Close · Jetson Street
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.