Postcode insights

M9 0QW

Finningley Road

Higher Blackley

Interactive map showing M9 0QW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M9 0QW

Overview

Postcode M9 0QW 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 Moston, about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 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
63.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

63.3%

Approximately 63.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from M9 0QW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
5,372.1 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
232
77.85%
African
34
11.41%
Other White
6
2.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.68%
Irish
5
1.68%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
30.47%
Level 3 (A level)
53
22.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
47.66%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.62%
Other social rented
20
15.62%
Owns outright
17
13.28%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 0QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 0QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202634, Alconbury Walk, Manchester, M9 0GNTerracedFreehold£186,000
08 Oct 202526, Alconbury Walk, Manchester, M9 0GNTerracedFreehold£190,000
14 Nov 202583, Finningley Road, Manchester, M9 0GWTerracedFreehold£190,125
12 Mar 20255, Aldermaston Grove, Manchester, M9 0NYTerracedFreehold£215,000
27 Nov 202542, Hopcroft Close, Manchester, M9 0RXDetachedFreehold£268,500

Schools

In the M9 0QW postcode area, located within Boothroyden & Higher Blackley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 0QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Clare's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrab Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOur Lady's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 0QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sHeaton Park Road, Manchester, M9 0QSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miMorrisons DailyVictoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 0LRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 0QW, 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 0QW

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

The area around M9 0QW 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 0QW?

The median sale price around M9 0QW 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 0QW?

There are 10 schools close to M9 0QW, including St Clare's RC Primary School (Good), Crab Lane Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's RC High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 0QW?

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 0QW 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.