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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

M98ET

Blackley New Road

M90QY

Deanswood Drive

M96PA

The Fold

M98FF

Lion Brow

M90PR

Melverley Road

M96RG

Hill Lane

M96GS

Symond Road

M98NS

Longhurst Road

M98HX

Galvin Road

M98LB

Tweedle Hill Road

M98EJ

Chapel Lane

M90RN

Victoria Avenue

M90NW

Berwyn Avenue

M90SE

Boothroyden Road

M90QN

Cooper Lane

M98NA

Chapel Lane

M96NG

Jurby Avenue

M98QF

Lakeside Rise

M90QR

Cawley Terrace

M96QE

Higher Blackley

M98PF

Ledsham Avenue

M96PQ

Hilldale Avenue

M98EN

Silverlea Drive

M90NL

Kirton Walk

M98WD

Crab Lane

M90NT

Ryther Grove

M90GE

Finningley Road

M96GN

Chain Road

M96WH

Plant Hill Road

M84ND

Kendall Road

M84WF

Edson Road

M98GA

Chapel Lane

M96PZ

Higher Blackley

M98JW

Riverdale Road

M98JR

Sandyhill Road

M96NN

Mirfield Road

M96GU

Higher Blackley

M98HP

Glanford Avenue

M98QP

Old Market Street

M96BL

Laurel Bank Gardens

M252SW

Bridle Road

M98LF

Addingham Close

M96RP

Cecil Road

M84LZ

Middleton Road

M98FU

Buckland Avenue

M96ND

Longton Road

M90GY

Beadham Drive

M96QQ

Cooper Lane

M98FG

Blackley New Road

M84NB

Middleton Road

M98FR

Blackley New Road

M84WD

Kendall Road

M90GD

Finningley Road

M96NF

Tweedale Avenue

M90GP

Torcross Road

M98HU

Verity Walk

M84WA

Middleton Road

M98NG

Higher Blackley

M244GY

Middleton Road

M98QB

Lakeside Rise

M96WL

Plant Hill Road

M96FE

Warren Bank

M98JE

Printon Avenue

M90RT

Kingsmead Mews

M98LQ

Tweedle Hill Road

M98LW

Wilma Avenue

M96AP

Coulsden Drive

M96BH

Nutbank Lane

M90WD

Munn Road

M90QH

Victoria Avenue

M96RR

Ethel Avenue

M96AF

Stonemead Drive

M90GT

Beadham Drive

M90GB

Babbacombe Grove

M90SN

Gildersdale Drive

M90WQ

Plant Hill Road

M96RH

Mansfield Road

M98PL

Cudworth Road

M96RA

Victoria Avenue

M98HR

Bridgnorth Road

M84WB

Northbrook Avenue

M90PZ

Caldecott Road

M90GU

Beadham Drive

M96RB

Erskine Road

M96AU

Tumbling Bank

M96GR

Chain Road

M90SH

Boothroyden Road

M90QB

Deanswood Drive

Data Sources

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