Postcode insights

M9 0QD

Deanswood Drive

Higher Blackley

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Detailed insights for M9 0QD

Overview

Postcode M9 0QD is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Boothroyden & Higher Blackley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year. The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
95.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

95.1%

Approximately 95.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from M9 0QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley near M9 0QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 0QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
8,200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.34(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.72(+88%)
Public order
28.82(+185%)
Shoplifting
21.46(+271%)
Other theft
19.01(+188%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
80.88%
African
11
5.39%
Other White
9
4.41%
Irish
8
3.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.94%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
32.43%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
131
90.97%
Social rents from council
6
4.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.78%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.39%
Owns outright
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Higher Blackley

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £281K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higher Blackley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£299,000£294
Semi-Detached47£250,000£261
Terraced23£180,000£225
Flats12£118,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higher Blackley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higher Blackley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 0QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 0QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202543, Glenbrook Road, Manchester, M9 0PQTerracedFreehold£183,000
20 Jun 202521, Melverley Road, Manchester, M9 0PRTerracedFreehold£155,000
23 Feb 2026458, Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 0PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
10 Oct 202542, Melverley Road, Manchester, M9 0PGTerracedFreehold£167,000
05 Sept 202514, Melverley Road, Manchester, M9 0PGTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the M9 0QD postcode area, located within Boothroyden & Higher Blackley, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 0QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBowker Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrab Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableProspect House Specialist Support Primary SchoolFree schools special

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 0QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 0QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sHeaton Park Road, Manchester, M9 0QSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miBudgensMiddleton Road, Bury, M8 4LYWalking directions to Budgens

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 M9 0QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Power

Higher Blackley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardHigher BlackleyE05011367
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boothroyden & Higher BlackleyE02001045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 001AE01005098
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 0QD

Is M9 0QD (Boothroyden & Higher Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 0QD records about 148 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.

What is the average house price near M9 0QD?

The median sale price around M9 0QD in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 0QD?

There are 7 schools close to M9 0QD, 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.

What is the nearest station to M9 0QD?

The closest station to M9 0QD is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,153 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 0QD?

M9 0QD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 0QD (Boothroyden & Higher Blackley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 0QD is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Power (Reform UK).

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.