How many households are in Higher Blackley?

There are 6,397 households in Higher Blackley

What are house prices in Higher Blackley?

Based on 89 recent sales, the median price is £195,000.

How deprived is Higher Blackley?

Deprivation score 10/10 (rank 2731 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Higher Blackley?

Average resident income is about £35,282 per year.

What are prices by property type in Higher Blackley?

Latest medians: Detached £305,000, Semi-detached £230,000, Terraced £180,000, Flats £94,500.

What home types are most common in Higher Blackley?

Housing mix: semi-detached 43.8%, terraced 27.6%.

What's the Higher Blackley population and density?

Higher Blackley population is 15,569 with density 2123.2 per km².

How safe is Higher Blackley?

Crime level in Higher Blackley is very low with about 0 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Higher Blackley?

About 39.4% across the Higher Blackley area.

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Q: What schools in Higher Blackley and how are they rated?

There are 10 schools in Higher Blackley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good)

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£305,000	£245,500	£285,000	£352,500	£387,000
Flats	14	£94,500	£54,750	£69,875	£115,000	£125,775
Semi-Detached	43	£230,000	£156,100	£195,000	£271,000	£319,800
Terraced	25	£180,000	£114,000	£160,000	£192,000	£255,200

10 years price trend in Higher Blackley

All postcodes in Higher Blackley

M98DY

Oakworth Street

M98EH

Chapel Lane

M98HQ

Bridgnorth Road

M98JG

Fortrose Avenue

M98QF

Bridgnorth Road

M84WE

Redford Road

M98JU

Burnthorp Avenue

M90NQ

Munn Road

M90NY

Aldermaston Grove

M90PZ

Caldecott Road

M96AE

Lion Fold Lane

M96PL

Claxton Avenue

M98JL

Printon Avenue

M98LY

Bank House Road

M98NE

Churchdale Road

M98WG

Northdale Road

M90SH

Boothroyden Road

M96GR

Chain Road

M96QZ

Hornby Avenue

M96WQ

Plant Hill Road

M98FP

Delaunays Road

M98GD

Riverdale Road

M98JF

Chapelhill Drive

M98JH

Printon Avenue

M98JR

Cleethorpes Avenue

M98LN

Warrington Road

M90GL

Parksway

M90GN

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M90QU

Deanswood Drive

M90RJ

Nelson Road

M90WP

Acre Top Road

M96GY

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96PB

Fotherby Drive

M96PZ

Blackley

M96QN

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96RT

Courtfield Avenue

M98EX

Hill Crescent

M98GF

Printon Avenue

M98LZ

Chapel Lane

M98ND

Crab Lane

M98PE

Broomhall Road

M98QB

Lakeside Rise

M90PQ

Glenbrook Road

M90QA

Deanswood Drive

M90SA

Ashton Road

M90SR

Ardcombe Avenue

M96AP

Coulsden Drive

M96PQ

Hilldale Avenue

M98LA

Addingham Close

M98DJ

Sherwell Road

M98HS

Sandyhill Road

M98JA

Sherwell Road

M98NS

Longhurst Road

M98WA

Wroxham Road

M252SW

Bridle Road

M90GT

Beadham Drive

M90GW

Finningley Road

M90GX

Beadham Drive

M90NA

Ashton Road

M90PL

Beadham Drive

M90RH

Edward Road

M90SS

Garbrook Avenue

M96GL

Alworth Road

M96PA

The Fold

M96PD

Fotherby Drive

M96PJ

Kerr Street

M96PN

Rathbourne Avenue

M96PS

Strain Avenue

M96RY

Hill Lane

M98ET

Blackley New Road

M98NG

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M98PH

Ledsham Avenue

M98WH

Poolton Road

M84WD

Kendall Road

M84LZ

Victoria Avenue

M90GD

Finningley Road

M90GE

Aldermaston Grove

M90GR

Beadham Drive

M90PN

Glenbrook Road

M90PW

Dexter Road

M90QQ

Heaton Park Road

M90RY

Moortop Close

M90RZ

Windybank

M90SD

Boothroyden Road

M90TZ

Heaton Park Road West

M96QQ

Cooper Lane

M98GN

Riverdale Road

M98GY

Printon Avenue

M98LG

Tweedle Hill Road

M98LU

Bank House Road

M98NR

Aldersley Avenue

M98ES

Blackley New Road

M90LR

Victoria Avenue

M90NX

Atcham Grove

M90WB

Heathbank Road

M96NF

Tweedale Avenue

M96NH

Plant Hill Road

M96PE

French Barn Lane

M96PP

Coldstream Avenue

M96RD

Stockdale Road

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Data Sources

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

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