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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

M98WL

Monteagle Street

M90LQ

Westway

M90RN

Victoria Avenue

M96QL

Victoria Avenue

M97EG

Rochdale Road

M98FU

Buckland Avenue

M98HD

Elstead Walk

M98LW

Wilma Avenue

M98PL

Cudworth Road

M90PY

Brindley Avenue

M90QW

Finningley Road

M96WL

Plant Hill Road

M98LT

Bank House Road

M98PN

Cudworth Road

M90QN

Cooper Lane

M96GD

Brockford Drive

M96NB

Seaford Walk

M96WF

Tweedale Avenue

M98HX

Galvin Road

M96QF

Croxdale Walk

M98JW

Riverdale Road

M98LB

Tweedle Hill Road

M98PT

Chapel Lane

M90NZ

Heaton Park Road

M90PD

Melverley Road

M90QP

Torcross Road

M90SQ

Germain Close

M96PR

Ashdown Avenue

M98JS

Sandyhill Road

M98LL

Willan Road

M84NY

Windle Avenue

M84WB

Northbrook Avenue

M90RQ

Howden Road

M96NA

Ledbury Walk

M98EQ

Surrey Street

M98HR

Bridgnorth Road

M90RD

Victoria Avenue

M96RE

Walker Road

M98PG

Cudworth Road

M244GY

Middleton Road

M98HB

Tring Walk

M98HG

Somers Walk

M84WA

Middleton Road

M95FB

Oakworth Street

M96AF

Stonemead Drive

M96GQ

Charnwood Road

M98GL

Sandyhill Road

M98JQ

Sandyhill Road

M98LE

Castlemere Road

M96GU

Higher Blackley

M96FS

Rosewood Road

M90RE

Victoria Avenue

M84WF

Edson Road

M90NE

Bainton Walk

M90QY

Deanswood Drive

M96GG

Yewlands Avenue

M96WH

Plant Hill Road

M98GB

Higher Blackley

M98HU

Verity Walk

M98JZ

Crab Lane

M90NF

Munn Road

M96BA

Chain Road

M96GP

Northridge Road

M98LS

Beldon Road

M84NZ

Welford Road

M96GZ

Higher Blackley

M96WJ

Elmsdale Avenue

M98EJ

Chapel Lane

M98PJ

Victoria Avenue

M96NJ

Hendon Road

M96QA

Jesmond Walk

M96QG

Charnwood Road

M96QH

Claygate Drive

M98JT

Cleethorpes Avenue

M98UJ

Riverdale Road

M98WQ

Victoria Avenue

M90WL

Ruthin Avenue

M96AU

Tumbling Bank

M96BL

Laurel Bank Gardens

M96FF

Crossmead Drive

M96NE

Longton Road

M98FF

Lion Brow

M90PX

Buerton Avenue

M90WN

Silsden Avenue

M96NP

Plant Hill Road

M90ND

Plant Hill Road

M90QZ

Deanswood Drive

M96GN

Chain Road

M96NW

Hopkinson Road

M98GX

Newry Walk

M98WD

Crab Lane

M96QB

Higher Blackley

M98JE

Printon Avenue

M84NF

Kendall Road

M90NS

Victoria Avenue

M90RX

Hopcroft Close

M90WW

Munn Road

M96GS

Symond Road

M96WN

Mirfield Avenue

M96WW

Mirfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.