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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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 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
Detached15£305,000
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached52£242,500
Terraced24£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

M98PN

Cudworth Road

M96RX

Hazel Terrace

M90GG

Dexter Road

M98DH

Oakworth Street

M90QG

Southwood Drive

M90TZ

Heaton Park Road West

M98NF

Baynard Walk

M96PP

Hilldale Avenue

M96PE

Hill Lane

M84NE

Kendall Road

M96NW

Hopkinson Road

M95FA

Cobble Bank

M98NL

Stowfield Close

M98WJ

Pleasant View

M90QA

Deanswood Drive

M90NB

Heathbank Road

M90RE

Victoria Avenue

M98HG

Somers Walk

M96QB

Higher Blackley

M98LX

Chapel Lane

M96WN

Mirfield Avenue

M90GH

Heaton Park Road

M98NR

Aldersley Avenue

M96PX

Ashdown Terrace

M98GB

Higher Blackley

M96RE

Walker Road

M90GN

Alconbury Walk

M96FG

Rochdale Road

M96RY

Plant Terrace

M98FY

Old Market Street

M98ES

Blackley New Road

M98WG

Northdale Road

M90WA

Heathbank Road

M96QZ

Hornby Avenue

M98GL

Sandyhill Road

M98GD

Riverdale Road

M90WP

Acre Top Road

M90ST

Cooper Lane

M98NE

Churchdale Road

M98WF

Bowfell Grove

M98EY

Bowker Vale Gardens

M90SD

Boothroyden Road

M90NZ

Heaton Park Road

M90PS

Darliston Avenue

M98WL

Monteagle Street

M96PJ

Kerr Street

M98LP

Tweedle Hill Road

M98PE

Cudworth Road

M84WE

Redford Road

M90PY

Brindley Avenue

M98WQ

Victoria Avenue

M96QX

Chain Road

M96FF

Crossmead Drive

M96AE

Lion Fold Lane

M90QX

Deanswood Drive

M98HB

Tring Walk

M90QT

Alconbury Walk

M98EH

Chapel Lane

M96RL

Hill Lane

M244GZ

Old Hall Lane

M90WL

Ruthin Avenue

M90LQ

Westway

M98LL

Willan Road

M90RP

Alworth Road

M90NY

Aldermaston Grove

M96QG

Charnwood Road

M84NH

Southbrook Avenue

M90WN

Silsden Avenue

M96PB

French Barn Lane

M90PN

Glenbrook Road

M98JQ

Sandyhill Road

M90RA

Victoria Avenue

M90SJ

Boothroyden Road

M98JA

Sherwell Road

M90NA

Heathbank Road

M90NF

Munn Road

M90RG

Boothroyden Road

M90PU

Caldecott Road

M90RX

Hopcroft Close

M98GF

Printon Avenue

M96PS

Strain Avenue

M98QE

Lakeside Rise

M90QE

Deanswood Drive

M98JJ

Printon Avenue

M90QZ

Deanswood Drive

M90ND

Plant Hill Road

M84NY

Windle Avenue

M95FD

Oakworth Street

M90NQ

Munn Road

M90PE

Heaton Park Road

M98FT

Carr Bank Avenue

M96RD

Stockdale Road

M90WB

Heathbank Road

M98JS

Sandyhill Road

M90WW

Munn Road

M90NR

Colwell Walk

M98GY

Printon Avenue

M98WA

Wroxham Road

M98JU

Burnthorp Avenue

M90RH

Edward Road

Data Sources

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