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

M96RU

Mansfield Drive

M96RW

Beardwood Road

M96SW

Kilburn Avenue

M98QP

Old Market Street

M84ND

Kendall Road

M90GH

Heaton Park Road

M90GQ

Corriss Avenue

M90PS

Darliston Avenue

M90QR

Heaton Park Road

M90RU

Hargrave Close

M96UY

Chanters Close

M98EG

Blackley New Road

M98FJ

Chapelhill Drive

M98FY

Old Market Street

M98NB

Chapel Lane

M98PB

Aldersley Avenue

M98PY

Lion Brow

M90NG

Blackley New Road

M90NL

Ruthin Avenue

M90PP

Glenbrook Road

M90RG

Boothroyden Road

M90RL

Dalton Road

M90ST

Cooper Lane

M95FA

Cobble Bank

M96GW

Glenthorn Avenue

M96QR

Yewlands Avenue

M96RQ

Cecil Road

M97FP

Coulsden Drive

M98EY

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park

M98PF

Ledsham Avenue

M90FN

Victoria Avenue

M90QG

Southwood Drive

M90RF

Alnwick Road

M90SP

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96NQ

Jurby Avenue

M96PH

Claxton Avenue

M96QJ

Brockford Drive

M96QS

Hornby Avenue

M98DH

Cobble Bank

M98FL

Blackley New Road

M98FQ

Blackley New Road

M98GG

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park

M98NA

Bowfell Grove

M98NL

Stowfield Close

M98WF

Bowfell Grove

M95FD

Oakworth Street

M90GS

Beadham Drive

M90NN

Munn Road

M90PB

Velmere Avenue

M90QJ

Parksway

M96AD

Cecil Road

M96AY

Blackley

M96RS

Floyer Road

M98FH

Old Market Street

M98FR

Blackley New Road

M98FX

Highcliffe Road

M98JB

Chapel Lane

M98LQ

Tweedle Hill Road

M98WN

Bradney Close

M90NT

Ryther Grove

M90NU

Atcham Grove

M90QL

Wyville Drive

M90SB

Boothroyden Terrace

M90SE

Boothroyden Road

M96PT

Ashdown Avenue

M96QD

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M96RA

Victoria Avenue

M96RH

Mansfield Road

M96RJ

Mansfield Avenue

M96WE

Hendon Road

M98DB

Blackley New Road

M98QD

Lakeside Rise

M98WJ

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley

M98WR

Weardale Road

M90GJ

Branksome Drive

M90PU

Caldecott Road

M90QB

Deanswood Drive

M90QF

Deanswood Drive

M90SG

Dalton Road

M98JX

Riverdale Road

M96BH

Nut Bank Lane

M96PY

Ashdown Grove

M96WD

Longton Road

M96XP

Glenthorn Avenue

M98EN

Blackley New Road

M98GH

Bantry Drive

M98GJ

Riverdale Road

M98JJ

Printon Avenue

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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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