Postcode M8 4WB is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Crumpsall North & Heaton Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £42,629 per year. The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Blackley Vale.
Crumpsall North & Heaton Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,518 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Crumpsall North & Heaton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £42,629 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from M8 4WB.
Crumpsall North & Heaton Park near M8 4WB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackley Vale | Medium | Walking directions to Blackley Vale |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £299,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £250,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 23 | £180,000 | £225 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,500 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £78,000 | £96,000 | £81,000 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £79,500 | £121,000 | £85,950 |
| 2018 | £194,000 | £76,500 | £131,500 | £104,750 |
| 2019 | £196,250 | £84,000 | £135,000 | £109,950 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £101,250 | £150,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £77,500 | £151,100 | £138,000 |
| 2022 | £297,500 | £90,000 | £177,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £307,000 | £102,000 | £205,800 | £166,000 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £99,000 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £118,500 | £235,000 | £181,000 |
| 2026 | £212,000 | £80,000 | £253,000 | £183,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £125 | £123 | £115 |
| 2017 | £191 | £128 | £132 | £106 |
| 2018 | £199 | £128 | £138 | £131 |
| 2019 | £198 | £147 | £163 | £145 |
| 2020 | £217 | £134 | £159 | £160 |
| 2021 | £256 | £140 | £177 | £175 |
| 2022 | £260 | £151 | £215 | £186 |
| 2023 | £285 | £160 | £232 | £215 |
| 2024 | £267 | £165 | £240 | £202 |
| 2025 | £292 | £184 | £249 | £239 |
| 2026 | £240 | £132 | £261 | £226 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 4WB.
In the M8 4WB postcode area, located within Crumpsall North & Heaton Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 4WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Middleton Road, Bury, M8 4LY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Downham Crescent, Bury, M25 0DB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M8 4WB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Power
Higher Blackley - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M8 4WB records about 200 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M8 4WB in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M8 4WB, including Bowker Vale Primary School (Good), Crab Lane Primary School (Good) and Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M8 4WB is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 539 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M8 4WB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,518 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M8 4WB is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Power (Reform UK).
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.