Postcode M8 4WD 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. The average income per household in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £42,629 per year. The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 0.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from M8 4WD.
Crumpsall North & Heaton Park near M8 4WD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackley Vale | Medium | Walking directions to Blackley Vale |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £219,600 in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £181,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £115,000 |
| Detached | 15 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Higher Blackley
In the M8 4WD postcode area, located within Crumpsall North & Heaton Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 4WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Middleton Road, Bury, M8 4LY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 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 4WD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.