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Harpurhey

England / North West / Manchester / Harpurhey

About

Harpurhey is a residential ward located in north Manchester, approximately 3 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing and low-rise flats, with some green spaces like Moston Vale playing fields. Local amenities include Harpurhey Shopping Centre, which serves as a hub for shops and services.

The ward has faced economic challenges, with higher-than-average unemployment rates. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to central Manchester and nearby areas. Harpurhey is bordered by Blackley, Crumpsall, and Moston, forming part of Manchester's inner suburbs. The area has a mix of long-term residents and newer communities, reflecting Manchester's changing demographics.

Area overview

On average Harpurhey has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harpurhey is £32,818 per year. There are 10 schools in Harpurhey: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harpurhey Population
19,997
Population density
4,793.8 per km²

Demographics

British
8,647
43.25%
African
4,347
21.74%
Other White
1,423
7.12%
Pakistani
1,265
6.33%
Other Black
579
2.9%
Total population: 19,992

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
2,104
26.64%
Social rents from council
1,994
25.25%
Other social rented
1,302
16.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,225
15.51%
Owns outright
1,015
12.85%
Total households: 7,898

Property prices in Harpurhey

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £156,250 in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £525,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£267,500
Flats25£110,000
Semi-Detached22£184,750
Terraced25£160,000

10 years price trend in Harpurhey

All postcodes in Harpurhey

M98NT

Lion Street

M98NU

Brackenlea Drive

M405BQ

Northampton Road

M407XP

Tarvington Close

M408BF

Jocelyn Street

M94GT

Cicero Street

M94AB

Hemsley Street South

M94AF

Hemsley Street South

M94AR

Holtby Street

M94BR

Holmleigh Avenue

M94EA

Nepaul Road

M94JE

Hillier Street North

M94JG

Harpurhey South & Monsall

M94LF

Beechwood Grove

M94LH

Lowton Avenue

M94LN

Honister Road

M94WE

Kingsley Avenue

M94WH

Church Lane

M94XD

Harpurhey North

M95AR

Fernclough Road

M95PX

Orpington Road

M95QH

Ruskington Drive

M95RW

Harpurhey North

M95SP

Kingsbridge Road

M95TZ

Southwell Street

M95XS

Cypress Street

M98EP

Bottomley Side

M99AZ

Factory Lane

M405BR

Northampton Road

M408AJ

Harpurhey South & Monsall

M408LP

Gervis Close

M408LS

Gervis Close

M408QA

Jocelyn Street

M408PE

Bush Street

M408PJ

Emmett Street East

M408QU

Sedgeford Road

M94DD

Moston Lane

M94LX

Brantwood Terrace

M95BW

Windsor Road

M95UB

Ockendon Drive

M98AY

Andrew Road

M98BR

Old Road

M98FW

Crumpsall Vale

M99AY

Factory Lane

M407TG

Cheetham Hill

M407TS

Westmount Close

M408LL

Foynes Close

M408PR

Jocelyn Street

M408QH

Ridgewood Avenue

M80LH

Gransden Drive

M80RP

Smedley Road

M94DX

Cobden Street

M94JB

Edward Street

M94PB

Church Lane

M95BH

Church Lane

M95PQ

Vernon Street

M95QT

Oldershaw Drive

M95QW

Kelvington Drive

M95TU

Fernclough Road

M95XY

Ash Street

M98BA

Connington Avenue

M98DQ

Bankfield Street

M408GW

Pitsford Road

M408EN

Monsall Road

M408QQ

Rathmore Avenue

M94EF

Gilmour Terrace

M94FE

Joule Street

M94HW

Hillier Street North

M94JZ

Stanier Street

M94NN

Lila Street

M94XN

Alfred Street

M95GS

Silchester Drive

M95BG

Church Lane

M95RQ

Harpurhey North

M98HZ

Churchside Close

M407TU

Barnstaple Drive

M408NJ

Stretton Close

M408NT

Signal Drive

M408RE

Harpurhey South & Monsall

M408UT

Anslow Close

M94JD

Edward Street

M94JP

Fram Street

M94LR

Bordale Avenue

M94WY

Kingscliffe Street

M94XP

Harpurhey North

M95PE

Harpurhey North

M95PR

Conran Street

M95QF

Oldershaw Drive

M98DA

Domett Street

M98DE

Bottomley Side

M98NP

Aspenwood Drive

M98QL

Hawkins Close

M408GS

Pinehurst Road

M407SY

Fenham Close

M408PA

Monsall Road

M408PW

Lodge Street

M95EJ

Park View

M95XF

Harpurhey North

M80LE

Smeaton Street

M98PP

Smethurst Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.