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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

M98DY

Old Market Street

M98EH

Chapel Lane

M98HQ

Bridgnorth Road

M98QF

Lakeside Rise

M90SX

Catchdale Close

M96RG

Hill Lane

M98JG

Fortrose Avenue

M90NY

Aldermaston Grove

M90PZ

Caldecott Road

M98JU

Burnthorp Avenue

M98LY

Bank House Road

M98NE

Churchdale Road

M84WE

Redford Road

M96AE

Lion Fold Lane

M90NQ

Munn Road

M96PL

Hill Lane

M98JL

Printon Avenue

M98WG

Northdale Road

M90SH

Boothroyden Road

M96WQ

Plant Hill Road

M98JF

Sankey Grove

M96GR

Chain Road

M96QZ

Hornby Avenue

M98FP

Delaunays Road

M98GD

Riverdale Road

M98JH

Printon Avenue

M98JR

Sandyhill Road

M98LN

Warrington Road

M90GL

Parksway

M90GN

Alconbury Walk

M90RJ

Nelson Road

M90WP

Acre Top Road

M96GY

Higher Blackley

M96PB

French Barn Lane

M96PZ

Higher Blackley

M96QN

Higher Blackley

M96RT

Courtfield Avenue

M98EX

Hill Crescent

M98ND

Crab Lane

M90QU

Deanswood Drive

M98GF

Printon Avenue

M98LZ

Chapel Lane

M98PE

Cudworth Road

M98QB

Lakeside Rise

M90QA

Deanswood Drive

M90SA

Ashton Road

M96PQ

Hilldale Avenue

M98DJ

Sherwell Road

M98HS

Sandyhill Road

M90GT

Beadham Drive

M90GW

Finningley Road

M90GX

Beadham Drive

M90NA

Heathbank Road

M90PL

Victoria Avenue

M90RH

Edward Road

M96PN

Rathbourne Avenue

M98PH

Ledsham Avenue

M98WH

Poolton Road

M90PQ

Glenbrook Road

M90SR

Ardcombe Avenue

M96AP

Coulsden Drive

M98JA

Sherwell Road

M98LA

Tweedle Hill Road

M98NS

Longhurst Road

M98WA

Wroxham Road

M252SW

Bridle Road

M90SS

Garbrook Avenue

M96GL

Alworth Road

M96PA

The Fold

M96PD

Fotherby Drive

M96PJ

Kerr Street

M96PS

Strain Avenue

M96RY

Plant Terrace

M98ET

Blackley New Road

M98NG

Higher Blackley

M84LZ

Middleton Road

M84WD

Kendall Road

M90GE

Finningley Road

M90PW

Glenbrook Road

M90RY

Moortop Close

M90TZ

Heaton Park Road West

M98GN

Riverdale Road

M98GY

Printon Avenue

M98LG

Tweedle Hill Road

M98LU

Plant Hill Road

M90GD

Finningley Road

M90GR

Beadham Drive

M90PN

Glenbrook Road

M90QQ

Heaton Park Road

M90RZ

Windy Bank

M90SD

Boothroyden Road

M96QQ

Cooper Lane

M98NR

Aldersley Avenue

M90NX

Finningley Road

M90WB

Heathbank Road

M96NH

Plant Hill Road

M96PP

Hilldale Avenue

M96RU

Mansfield Drive

M96SW

Kilburn Avenue

M98ES

Blackley New Road

Data Sources

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