Postcode insights

M9 4QL

Kingsley Avenue

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M9 4QL

Overview

Postcode M9 4QL is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Harpurhey South & Monsall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.9 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 Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year. The nearest station is Central Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moston Vale.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Harpurhey South & Monsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.1%

Approximately 20.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £35,891 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M9 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpurhey South & Monsall near M9 4QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 4QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newton Heath and Moston (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 4QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoston ValeLargeWalking directions to Moston Vale

Area Profile

Population
501
Population density
16,589.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.01(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.43(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.32(+93%)
Burglary
15.88(+187%)
Public order
15.88(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
36.62%
African
144
28.97%
Other White
31
6.24%
Other Black
27
5.43%
Arab
24
4.83%
Total population: 497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
30.22%
No qualifications
66
20.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.71%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
34.23%
Owns with a mortgage
29
19.46%
Owns outright
26
17.45%
Other social rented
22
14.77%
Social rents from council
8
5.37%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Harpurhey

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £240K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpurhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£294,000£298
Semi-Detached25£235,000£276
Terraced29£182,000£191
Flats12£122,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpurhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,995£91,800£129,000£75,000
2017£169,995£105,000£139,995£80,500
2018£179,995£85,500£124,000£87,000
2019£175,000£85,500£124,000£100,600
2020£205,000£84,000£145,000£92,500
2021£217,500£87,500£147,000£128,500
2022£279,750£99,950£202,000£141,800
2023£240,000£118,500£163,000£150,000
2024£271,000£111,250£200,000£155,000
2025£294,000£119,500£215,000£166,500
2026£163,000£249,750£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£137£142£87
2017£165£174£148£101
2018£175£141£149£106
2019£186£142£145£113
2020£198£146£177£111
2021£225£147£195£148
2022£282£161£211£162
2023£256£198£225£169
2024£269£198£235£175
2025£274£189£232£185
2026£246£281£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202615, Kingsley Avenue, Manchester, M9 4QLDetachedFreehold£290,000
28 Nov 20253, Elmwood Grove, Manchester, M9 4QJDetachedFreehold£294,000
19 Dec 2025143, Ashley Lane, Manchester, M9 4WRTerracedFreehold£210,000
29 Apr 202618, Springville Avenue, Manchester, M9 4NATerracedFreehold£115,000
26 Nov 202514, Mora Street, Manchester, M9 4NWTerracedFreehold£159,995

Schools

In the M9 4QL postcode area, located within Harpurhey South & Monsall, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 4QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLily Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryMoston Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Dunstan's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 4QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 4QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-opArran Street, Manchester, M40 9NLWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miLidlUpper Conran Street, Manchester, M9 4DAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAsdaRochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4DJWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miFarmfoodsChurch Lane, Manchester, M9 4DHWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 4QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Godfrey

Harpurhey - 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
WardHarpurheyE05011366
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harpurhey South & MonsallE02001053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 009DE01005227
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-02-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 4QL

Is M9 4QL (Harpurhey South & Monsall) safe?

The area around M9 4QL records about 130 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M9 4QL?

The median sale price around M9 4QL in Harpurhey South & Monsall is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 4QL?

There are 15 schools close to M9 4QL, including Lily Lane Primary School, Moston Lane Community Primary School (Good) and St Dunstan's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 4QL?

The closest station to M9 4QL is Central Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 857 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 4QL?

M9 4QL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,155 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 4QL (Harpurhey South & Monsall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 4QL is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (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.