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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

M98EQ

Surrey Street

M96GL

Alworth Road

M98DJ

Sherwell Road

M90NX

Finningley Road

M96RW

Beardwood Road

M96WD

Longton Road

M96QN

Higher Blackley

M90GQ

Corriss Avenue

M98WN

Bradney Close

M96PD

Fotherby Drive

M96RJ

Mansfield Avenue

M98FX

Highcliffe Road

M98HT

Higher Blackley

M96PT

Ashdown Avenue

M98HD

Elstead Walk

M96PL

Hill Lane

M96QA

Jesmond Walk

M90NS

Victoria Avenue

M96NB

Seaford Walk

M90NP

Crossfell Avenue

M90QP

Torcross Road

M96WW

Mirfield Road

M98EG

Blackley New Road

M96AW

Westland Drive

M98FP

Delaunays Road

M98QD

Lakeside Rise

M84NF

Kendall Road

M96QJ

Rosewood Road

M90GW

Finningley Road

M96PN

Rathbourne Avenue

M90PT

Caldecott Road

M96BA

Chain Road

M90GL

Parksway

M96FH

Farnham Avenue

M98JL

Printon Avenue

M98WH

Poolton Road

M96SW

Kilburn Avenue

M90PP

Glenbrook Road

M98UJ

Riverdale Road

M90QS

Heaton Park Road

M98JN

Inchcape Drive

M98JF

Sankey Grove

M96NA

Ledbury Walk

M90SQ

Germain Close

M90QF

Deanswood Drive

M90PA

Brynford Avenue

M90PQ

Glenbrook Road

M96UY

Chanters Close

M98PD

Stanwick Avenue

M98ND

Crab Lane

M98JB

Sherwell Road

M96GW

Northridge Road

M90RQ

Howden Road

M90SA

Ashton Road

M97FP

Rochdale Road

M96GG

Yewlands Avenue

M98PH

Ledsham Avenue

M90PW

Glenbrook Road

M96FS

Rosewood Road

M96RS

Floyer Road

M96AD

Cecil Road

M98LR

Tweedle Hill Road

M96NJ

Hendon Road

M98WB

Crab Lane

M96QY

Chain Walk

M90SB

Boothroyden Terrace

M90PH

Beadham Drive

M98DY

Old Market Street

M96PH

Claxton Avenue

M96QR

Yewlands Avenue

M98JZ

Crab Lane

M98GN

Riverdale Road

M96QF

Croxdale Walk

M98FH

Old Market Street

M98EX

Hill Crescent

M98FJ

Chapelhill Drive

M90SG

Dalton Road

M90QD

Deanswood Drive

M98HS

Sandyhill Road

M96AY

Higher Blackley

M98DB

Blackley New Road

M98WR

Weardale Road

M90SX

Catchdale Close

M97EG

Rochdale Road

M90WE

Kelsey Walk

M84NZ

Welford Road

M96WE

Hendon Road

M90QU

Deanswood Drive

M98LN

Warrington Road

M98HQ

Bridgnorth Road

M90FN

Victoria Avenue

M96PW

Hill Lane

M98JP

Chapel Lane

M98EU

Ellbourne Road

M90RD

Victoria Avenue

M96QD

Higher Blackley

M98PB

Broomhall Road

M98JX

Riverdale Road

M90SL

Boothroyden Road

M95FB

Oakworth Street

Data Sources

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