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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

M90LR

Victoria Avenue

M96NF

Tweedale Avenue

M96PE

Hill Lane

M96RD

Stockdale Road

M96RW

Beardwood Road

M98QP

Old Market Street

M90GH

Heaton Park Road

M90QR

Cawley Terrace

M90RU

Hargrave Close

M98FJ

Chapelhill Drive

M98FY

Old Market Street

M98NB

Crab Lane

M90PP

Glenbrook Road

M90RG

Boothroyden Road

M90RL

Walton Road

M95FA

Cobble Bank

M96GW

Northridge Road

M97FP

Rochdale Road

M84ND

Kendall Road

M90GQ

Corriss Avenue

M96UY

Chanters Close

M98EG

Blackley New Road

M98PB

Broomhall Road

M98PY

Lion Brow

M90NG

Victoria Avenue

M90NL

Kirton Walk

M90ST

Cooper Lane

M96QR

Yewlands Avenue

M96RQ

Cecil Road

M98EY

Bowker Vale Gardens

M98PF

Ledsham Avenue

M90FN

Victoria Avenue

M90RF

Alnwick Road

M90SP

Higher Blackley

M96PH

Claxton Avenue

M96QJ

Rosewood Road

M96QS

Symond Road

M98FL

Roch Bank

M98FQ

Blackley New Road

M98GG

Ripton Walk

M90QG

Southwood Drive

M96NQ

Jurby Avenue

M98DH

Oakworth Street

M98NA

Chapel Lane

M98NL

Stowfield Close

M98WF

Bowfell Grove

M90GS

Beadham Drive

M90PB

Velmere Avenue

M90QJ

Parksway

M96RS

Floyer Road

M98FH

Old Market Street

M98FR

Blackley New Road

M98LQ

Tweedle Hill Road

M98WN

Bradney Close

M90NN

Torksey Walk

M95FD

Oakworth Street

M96AD

Cecil Road

M96AY

Higher Blackley

M98FX

Highcliffe Road

M98JB

Sherwell Road

M90NT

Ryther Grove

M90QL

Wyville Drive

M90SB

Boothroyden Terrace

M96PT

Ashdown Avenue

M96QD

Higher Blackley

M96RA

Victoria Avenue

M96RH

Mansfield Road

M96RJ

Mansfield Avenue

M96WE

Hendon Road

M90NU

Atcham Grove

M90SE

Boothroyden Road

M98DB

Blackley New Road

M98QD

Lakeside Rise

M98WJ

Pleasant View

M98WR

Weardale Road

M90PU

Caldecott Road

M90QB

Deanswood Drive

M90QF

Deanswood Drive

M96BH

Nutbank Lane

M96XP

Glenthorn Avenue

M98EN

Silverlea Drive

M98GH

Bantry Drive

M98JJ

Printon Avenue

M90GJ

Branksome Drive

M90SG

Dalton Road

M96WD

Longton Road

M98GJ

Riverdale Road

M98JX

Riverdale Road

Data Sources

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