Peacock Close Manchester
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (M18), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24505937.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Belle Vue, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gorton Park, is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 65 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 Gorton Medical Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 2,040 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)
- Former Peacock Centre, off Gorton Lane: up to 34 homes, non permissioned (50 m)
- Gorton District Centre Framework: Gymnastics Centre, Garratt Way: up to 43 homes, non permissioned (390 m)
- Gorton District Centre Framework: Gorton Library site, Garratt Way: up to 32 homes, non permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 35 Garratt Way: up to 40 homes, non permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Leach Street / Crossley Street (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Gorton District Centre Framework: Care Home, Sibley Street: up to 17 homes, non permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Gorton District Centre Framework: James Court, Wellington Street: up to 10 homes, non permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 528-532 Hyde Road M18 7AA: up to 5 homes, Planning Permission (490 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 8AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M18 8EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
| M18 8NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 65 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18 8AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M18 8EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M18 8NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Belle Vue 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Gorton 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Ryder Brow 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Clayton Hall (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peacock Close Gorton | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Morton Hall Road, M12 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gorton Medical Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gorton Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Dental Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Gorton Police Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorton Service Station Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorton Park 5.7 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Field 2.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Ryder Brow Allotment Gardens 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of St Francis and Monastic Building Attached to Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of St Francis and Monastic Building Attached to Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Peacock mausoleum to west of Brookfield Unitarian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Brookfield Unitarian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Clayton Hall moated site | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Philips Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Philips Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Denton Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Varna Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 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 |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| LTE Group | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| velvetè bites M18 8LX | Other catering premises | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gorton Lane Express Premier M18 8EH | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Saint James Conservative Club M18 8EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Gorton Park Nursing Home M18 8DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Beyer Lodge (Anchor Trust) M18 8DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Seven Seas Caterers / Euro Caterers M18 8FB | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Slimming World at Methodist Church M18 8JR | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jesuscina Foundation M18 8JR | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Merry Kidz Day Nursery M18 8HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Steelworks Tavern M18 8DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Vulcan M18 8DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| St James C of E Primary School M18 8LW | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Aldi M18 8HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2010 |
| City of Manchester Gymnastics M18 8HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Shell Gorton also T/as Spar Gorton M18 8WP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 8AX: 12 addresses
- M18 8EG: 2 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- M18 8NF: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Earlswood Walk · Burston Street · Belper Walk · Embleton Walk · Anchorage Walk · Buttress Street · Middlewich Walk · Gorton Lane · Bondmark Road · Francesca Walk · Briercliffe Close · Heversham Walk
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.