Postcode insights

M8 9JN

Bury Old Road

Crumpsall

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Detailed insights for M8 9JN

Overview

Postcode M8 9JN is located in a major urban area, within the Crumpsall ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Strangeways area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year. The nearest station is Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mandley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Strangeways has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Strangeways has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.6%

Approximately 48.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Strangeways is £39,706 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from M8 9JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Strangeways near M8 9JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M8 9JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M8 9JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMandley ParkMediumWalking directions to Mandley Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
4,965.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.57(+31%)
Public order
17.02(+68%)
Vehicle crime
12.22(+104%)
Drugs
9.6(+146%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
192
45.07%
British
67
15.73%
Other Asian
36
8.45%
Other White
31
7.28%
African
27
6.34%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
35.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
23.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.15%
Level 3 (A level)
32
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
28.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
23.19%
Other social rented
27
19.57%
Owns outright
18
13.04%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.04%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Crumpsall

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £264K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Crumpsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crumpsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£266,000£266
Semi-Detached26£262,500£294
Terraced35£175,000£245
Flats10£127,500£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crumpsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crumpsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,500£80,000£169,950£102,000
2017£210,000£83,000£169,500£108,500
2018£365,000£90,000£167,500£102,500
2019£212,000£95,000£165,000£116,500
2020£260,000£99,975£190,000£134,000
2021£308,000£105,000£214,750£152,000
2022£455,000£109,000£265,000£180,000
2023£392,500£95,000£250,000£185,000
2024£527,750£107,500£250,000£175,000
2025£395,000£80,500£254,000£175,000
2026£186,500£125,375£245,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crumpsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crumpsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£126£116£161£128
2017£181£136£171£125
2018£284£145£176£130
2019£157£151£182£150
2020£187£147£199£166
2021£253£160£209£180
2022£253£167£269£175
2023£316£168£241£218
2024£289£181£267£221
2025£266£165£280£242
2026£265£160£276£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crumpsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 9JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 9JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202641, Absalom Drive, Manchester, M8 9EQFlatsLeasehold£100,000
26 Nov 20255A, St Heliers Drive, Salford, M7 4PPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
14 May 202522, Woodlands Street, Manchester, M8 9LLTerracedFreehold£200,000
03 Dec 202518, Arlington Street, Manchester, M8 5BJFlatsLeasehold£91,000
20 Apr 202618, Warren Street, Salford, M7 4QNTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the M8 9JN postcode area, located within Strangeways, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M8 9JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCravenwood Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableToras EmesOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 9JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M8 9JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWorldwideCrescent Road, Manchester, M8 9JXWalking directions to Worldwide
0.1 miIstanbul SupermarketCrescent Road, Manchester, M8 5EJWalking directions to Istanbul Supermarket
0.1 miIcelandCrescent Road, Manchester, M8 5EJWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miTescoThomas Street, Manchester, M8 5DPWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miWisla MarketCheetham Hill Road, Salford, M7 4QJWalking directions to Wisla Market

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 9JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jawad Amin

Crumpsall - 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
WardCrumpsallE05011360
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StrangewaysE02006915
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 058AE01005142
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M8 9JN

Is M8 9JN (Strangeways) safe?

The area around M8 9JN records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and other crime.

What is the average house price near M8 9JN?

The median sale price around M8 9JN in Strangeways is £182,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M8 9JN?

There are 20 schools close to M8 9JN, including St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester (Good), Cravenwood Primary Academy (Good) and Toras Emes (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M8 9JN?

The closest station to M8 9JN is Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 578 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M8 9JN?

M8 9JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 381 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M8 9JN (Strangeways) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M8 9JN is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jawad Amin (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.