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Higher Blackley

England / North West / Manchester / Higher Blackley

About

Higher Blackley is a residential ward located in the north of Manchester, approximately 4 miles from the city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war council estates, terraced homes, and newer developments. It is bordered by Middleton Road and Victoria Avenue, with nearby green spaces like Blackley Forest providing outdoor recreation. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities serving residents.

Transport links include bus routes connecting Higher Blackley to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas like Middleton and Moston. The ward has a predominantly suburban feel, with quiet streets and a mix of families and long-term residents. While it lacks major commercial hubs, its proximity to the city centre allows for easy access to employment and leisure opportunities. Higher Blackley retains a distinct identity within Manchester’s broader urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Higher Blackley has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Higher Blackley is £35,282 per year. There are 10 schools in Higher Blackley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £390,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£305,000
Flats14£94,500
Semi-Detached43£230,000
Terraced25£180,000

10 years price trend in Higher Blackley

All postcodes in Higher Blackley

M90PY

Brindley Avenue

M90QW

Babbacombe Grove

M90RN

Victoria Avenue

M96QL

Victoria Avenue

M96WL

Chanters Close

M97EG

Blackley

M98FU

Blackley New Road

M98HD

Bridgnorth Road

M98LT

Bank House Road

M98LW

Wilma Avenue

M98PL

Cudworth Road

M98PN

Cudworth Road

M90QN

Alworth Road

M98JW

Riverdale Road

M96GD

Brockford Drive

M96NB

Blackley

M96QF

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96WF

Tweedale Avenue

M98LB

Bank House Road

M98HX

Galvin Road

M90NZ

Heaton Park Road

M90PD

Melverley Road

M90QP

Torcross Road

M90RD

Alnwick Road

M90SQ

Germain Close

M96PR

Ashdown Avenue

M96RE

Walker Road

M98JS

Sandyhill Road

M98LL

Willan Road

M98PG

Cudworth Road

M98PT

Chapel Lane

M244GY

Middleton Road

M84WA

Northbrook Avenue

M84WB

Northbrook Avenue

M84NY

Windle Avenue

M98LE

Castlemere Road

M90RQ

Howden Road

M95FB

Oakworth Street

M96AF

Stonemead Drive

M96GQ

Charnwood Road

M96NA

Blackley

M98EQ

Surrey Street

M98GL

Sandyhill Road

M98HB

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park

M98HG

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park

M98HR

Bridgnorth Road

M98JQ

Sandyhill Road

M84WF

Edson Road

M90QY

Deanswood Drive

M90NE

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M90RE

Edward Road

M96FS

Rosewood Road

M96GG

Yewlands Avenue

M96GU

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96WH

Plant Hill Road

M98JZ

Crab Lane

M98GB

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park

M98HU

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M84NZ

Welford Road

M90NF

Munn Road

M96BA

Chain Road

M96GP

Northridge Road

M96GZ

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96WJ

Elmsdale Avenue

M98EJ

Chapel Lane

M98LS

Beldon Road

M98PJ

Victoria Avenue

M96NJ

Hendon Road

M96QA

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96QG

Charnwood Road

M96QH

Claygate Drive

M98JT

Cleethorpes Avenue

M98UJ

Riverdale Road

M98WQ

Acre Top Road

M90PX

Buerton Avenue

M90WL

Ruthin Avenue

M90WN

Silsden Avenue

M96AU

Lion Fold Lane

M96BL

Laurel Bank Gardens

M96FF

Crossmead Drive

M96NE

Longton Road

M96NP

Plant Hill Road

M98FF

Charlestown Road

M90ND

Plant Hill Road

M90QZ

Deanswood Drive

M96GN

Alworth Road

M96NW

Hopkinson Road

M96QB

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M98GX

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park

M98JE

Printon Avenue

M98WD

Bruno Street

M84NF

Kendall Road

M90NS

Victoria Avenue

M90RX

Hopcroft Close

M90SX

Catchdale Close

M90WW

Crossfell Avenue

M96GS

Symond Road

M96RG

Cecil Road

M96WN

Hopkinson Road

M96WW

Mirfield Road

Data Sources

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