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M8 0LD

Batty Street

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M8 0LD

Overview

Postcode M8 0LD is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheetham Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheetham Hill is £41,653 per year. The nearest station is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hendham Vale.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Cheetham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cheetham Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.1%

Approximately 46.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cheetham Hill is £41,653 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from M8 0LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheetham Hill near M8 0LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M8 0LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M8 0LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHendham ValeLargeWalking directions to Hendham Vale
0.3 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miSandhillsMediumWalking directions to Sandhills

Area Profile

Population
590
Population density
3,480.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.33(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.38(+119%)
Public order
33.4(+230%)
Vehicle crime
25.92(+333%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.93(+166%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
30.07%
Pakistani
158
26.69%
African
64
10.81%
Other White
27
4.56%
Other Asian
26
4.39%
Total population: 592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
31.28%
No qualifications
107
27.44%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
32.98%
Owns with a mortgage
36
18.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
14.14%
Owns outright
26
13.61%
Other social rented
25
13.09%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Harpurhey

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £240K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpurhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£294,000£298
Semi-Detached25£235,000£276
Terraced29£182,000£191
Flats12£122,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpurhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,995£91,800£129,000£75,000
2017£169,995£105,000£139,995£80,500
2018£179,995£85,500£124,000£87,000
2019£175,000£85,500£124,000£100,600
2020£205,000£84,000£145,000£92,500
2021£217,500£87,500£147,000£128,500
2022£279,750£99,950£202,000£141,800
2023£240,000£118,500£163,000£150,000
2024£271,000£111,250£200,000£155,000
2025£294,000£119,500£215,000£166,500
2026£163,000£249,750£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£137£142£87
2017£165£174£148£101
2018£175£141£149£106
2019£186£142£145£113
2020£198£146£177£111
2021£225£147£195£148
2022£282£161£211£162
2023£256£198£225£169
2024£269£198£235£175
2025£274£189£232£185
2026£246£281£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harpurhey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 0LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 0LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202615, Wythburn Avenue, Manchester, M8 0RXTerracedFreehold£241,000
30 Oct 2025The Vine, Glendower Drive, Manchester, M40 7TDDetachedLeasehold£255,000
15 Aug 202510, Bunyard Street, Manchester, M8 0UBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
23 Jul 2025177, Queens Road, Manchester, M8 0RBTerracedFreehold£220,000
01 May 20261, Bunyard Street, Manchester, M8 0RETerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the M8 0LD postcode area, located within Cheetham Hill, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M8 0LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySaviour CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Malachy's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryEden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterFree schools

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 0LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M8 0LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSelect & SaveCarriage Drive, Manchester, M40 8RLWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miGo Local Extra186-190 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RAWalking directions to Go Local Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M8 0LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Godfrey

Harpurhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Graham Stringer

Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackley and Middleton SouthE14001103
WardHarpurheyE05011366
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheetham HillE02006913
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 056DE01033676
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M8 0LD

Is M8 0LD (Cheetham Hill) safe?

The area around M8 0LD records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M8 0LD?

The median sale price around M8 0LD in Cheetham Hill is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M8 0LD?

There are 18 schools close to M8 0LD, including Saviour CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), St Malachy's RC Primary School (Good) and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M8 0LD?

The closest station to M8 0LD is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 146 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M8 0LD?

M8 0LD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M8 0LD (Cheetham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M8 0LD is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.