Postcode M9 5BH is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Harpurhey North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 306.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harpurhey North is £36,021 per year. The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Moston Vale.
Harpurhey North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Harpurhey North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 306.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harpurhey North is £36,021 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M9 5BH.
Harpurhey North near M9 5BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Central Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moston Vale | Large | Walking directions to Moston Vale |
| 0.4 mi | Harpurhey Ponds | Large | Walking directions to Harpurhey Ponds |
| 0.4 mi | Harpurhey Reservoirs | Large | Walking directions to Harpurhey Reservoirs |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £294,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £235,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 29 | £182,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 12 | £122,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 5BH.
In the M9 5BH postcode area, located within Harpurhey North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4DJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Upper Conran Street, Manchester, M9 4DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Church Lane, Manchester, M9 4DH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Walter Street, Manchester, M9 4DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Kesteven Road, Manchester, M9 5SS | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 M9 5BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Godfrey
Harpurhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M9 5BH records about 306 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.
The median sale price around M9 5BH in Harpurhey North is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M9 5BH, including Harpurhey Alternative Provision School (Inadequate), Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Harpur Mount (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M9 5BH is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,054 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M9 5BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 5BH is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).
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.