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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
51.06(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.86(+77%)
Public order
24.6(+143%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £415,000.

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
Terraced24£180,000
Detached15£305,000
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached53£240,000

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

M96NL

Plant Hill Road

M96NP

Plant Hill Road

M90RW

Weldon Drive

M90PD

Melverley Road

M90QJ

Parksway

M96XP

Glenthorn Avenue

M96PG

Coldstream Avenue

M98LG

Tweedle Hill Road

M90QQ

Heaton Park Road

M98PA

Broomhall Road

M98HA

Romford Walk

M98GH

Bantry Drive

M90GX

Beadham Drive

M90RZ

Windy Bank

M96GQ

Charnwood Road

M90RU

Hargrave Close

M98JD

Ongar Walk

M84NA

Middleton Road

M90RY

Moortop Close

M98JT

Cleethorpes Avenue

M96GP

Northridge Road

M98PW

Raysonhill Drive

M98JH

Printon Avenue

M98FL

Roch Bank

M90PL

Victoria Avenue

M98LY

Bank House Road

M98FS

Blackley New Road

M98NB

Crab Lane

M90SS

Garbrook Avenue

M90PF

Errol Avenue

M90GJ

Branksome Drive

M96GD

Brockford Drive

M90RR

Victoria Avenue

M98PJ

Victoria Avenue

M96RU

Mansfield Drive

M96GY

Higher Blackley

M90QL

Wyville Drive

M90NH

Munn Road

M96WA

Mirfield Road

M90GA

Westway

M96WF

Tweedale Avenue

M96PY

Ashdown Grove

M96RT

Courtfield Avenue

M98LE

Castlemere Road

M98PY

Lion Brow

M96RQ

Cecil Road

M90NG

Victoria Avenue

M98WE

Chapel Lane

M90RB

Victoria Avenue

M90RS

Dorwood Avenue

M96QS

Symond Road

M90GS

Beadham Drive

M90WF

Alcester Walk

M98FQ

Blackley New Road

M96AJ

Higher Blackley

M96RN

Valentia Road

M98LD

Carley Grove

M90PX

Buerton Avenue

M98LT

Bank House Road

M90PB

Velmere Avenue

M98JY

Bodney Walk

M98LS

Beldon Road

M98LA

Tweedle Hill Road

M90GR

Beadham Drive

M96PU

Hilltop Avenue

M96GZ

Higher Blackley

M96QL

Victoria Avenue

M90SR

Ardcombe Avenue

M96PF

Hill Lane

M96NH

Plant Hill Road

M90LR

Victoria Avenue

M96NR

French Barn Lane

M96QW

Royden Avenue

M96QH

Claygate Drive

M90RJ

Nelson Road

M98LU

Plant Hill Road

M90NN

Torksey Walk

M90NU

Atcham Grove

M90RL

Walton Road

M90RF

Alnwick Road

M96NE

Longton Road

M98JG

Fortrose Avenue

M98GJ

Riverdale Road

M98PG

Cudworth Road

M90SP

Higher Blackley

M98GX

Newry Walk

M96WJ

Elmsdale Avenue

M98PT

Chapel Lane

M90NJ

Scawton Walk

M98GG

Ripton Walk

M98LH

Wavertree Road

M96WQ

Plant Hill Road

M98LZ

Chapel Lane

M90PG

Melverley Road

M90NE

Bainton Walk

M96PR

Ashdown Avenue

M98LJ

Wavertree Road

M90QW

Finningley Road

M96NQ

Jurby Avenue

M96RF

Walker Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.