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About

Higher Blackley is a residential ward situated in the northern part of Manchester, bordering the open spaces of the Irk Valley. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, interwar semidetached homes, and some modern developments. Its landscape includes several green corridors and local parks, such as Boggart Hole Clough, which provides woodland walks and recreational facilities.

The ward is served by local shopping parades along Victoria Avenue and Rochdale Road, focusing on everyday convenience. A notable local feature is the former site of the Manchester Golf Club, with parts of its historic layout now integrated into the public green space. Residential streets are generally quiet, with community life centred around schools and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Higher Blackley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higher Blackley is £39,758 per year. There are 10 schools in Higher Blackley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Higher Blackley is home to around 15,569 people, with a population density of about 2,123.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Higher Blackley Population
15,569
Population density
2,123.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.13(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.86(+71%)
Public order
24.6(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.2(+114%)
Other theft
10.85(+64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,023
64.38%
African
1,546
9.93%
Pakistani
919
5.9%
Other White
889
5.71%
Other Black
239
1.54%
Total population: 15,568

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,340
28.06%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,829
23.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,827
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,632
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,299
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 11,905

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,563
24.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,410
22.03%
Owns outright
1,355
21.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,069
16.7%
Other social rented
807
12.61%
Total households: 6,400

Property prices in Higher Blackley

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Higher Blackley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higher Blackley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£320,000
Flats12£115,000
Semi-Detached41£238,000
Terraced25£180,000

10 years median price trend in Higher Blackley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.

All postcodes in Higher Blackley

M90PS

Darliston Avenue

M96PY

Ashdown Grove

M90QT

Alconbury Walk

M96RP

Cecil Road

M98LR

Tweedle Hill Road

M98PD

Stanwick Avenue

M90PR

Melverley Road

M90SJ

Boothroyden Road

M98EU

Ellbourne Road

M98FG

Blackley New Road

M90GU

Beadham Drive

M90PA

Brynford Avenue

M90PE

Heaton Park Road

M98JP

Chapel Lane

M98LJ

Wavertree Road

M244GZ

Old Hall Lane

M84NB

Middleton Road

M90GP

Torcross Road

M90PF

Errol Avenue

M90QD

Deanswood Drive

M90RS

Dorwood Avenue

M96NN

Mirfield Road

M98PA

Broomhall Road

M96NR

French Barn Lane

M96QX

Chain Road

M90PT

Caldecott Road

M90RW

Weldon Drive

M90WD

Munn Road

M96RB

Erskine Road

M98LP

Tweedle Hill Road

M90NJ

Scawton Walk

M90QH

Victoria Avenue

M90SL

Boothroyden Road

M96FG

Rochdale Road

M84NH

Southbrook Avenue

M96NL

Plant Hill Road

M96RR

Ethel Avenue

M84NE

Kendall Road

M90GA

Westway

M90RT

Kingsmead Mews

M96RN

Valentia Road

M98HT

Higher Blackley

M98LH

Wavertree Road

M84NA

Middleton Road

M90GB

Babbacombe Grove

M90GY

Beadham Drive

M90NW

Berwyn Avenue

M96FE

Warren Bank

M96FH

Farnham Avenue

M96PU

Hilltop Avenue

M98HA

Romford Walk

M98NF

Baynard Walk

M90QX

Deanswood Drive

M90RA

Victoria Avenue

M90SN

Gildersdale Drive

M96RX

Hazel Terrace

M98HP

Glanford Avenue

M98WB

Crab Lane

M90NR

Colwell Walk

M96RF

Walker Road

M98LD

Carley Grove

M90PH

Beadham Drive

M90WE

Kelsey Walk

M96WA

Mirfield Road

M98FT

Carr Bank Avenue

M98QE

Lakeside Rise

M90QS

Heaton Park Road

M90WF

Alcester Walk

M96NG

Jurby Avenue

M98GA

Chapel Lane

M98LF

Addingham Close

M90RR

Victoria Avenue

M96AW

Westland Drive

M96PF

Hill Lane

M98JN

Inchcape Drive

M98JY

Bodney Walk

M98LX

Chapel Lane

M98WE

Chapel Lane

M90QE

Deanswood Drive

M90RP

Alworth Road

M96PX

Ashdown Terrace

M96QE

Higher Blackley

M96RL

Hill Lane

M98JD

Ongar Walk

M98PW

Raysonhill Drive

M90WA

Heathbank Road

M90WQ

Plant Hill Road

M96ND

Longton Road

M96PW

Hill Lane

M90GG

Dexter Road

M90NB

Heathbank Road

M90NH

Munn Road

M90NP

Crossfell Avenue

M90PG

Melverley Road

M90RB

Victoria Avenue

M96AJ

Higher Blackley

M96PG

Coldstream Avenue

M96QW

Royden Avenue

M96QY

Chain Walk

M98FS

Blackley New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.