Postcode insights

M9 5YL

Oak Bank

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M9 5YL

Overview

Postcode M9 5YL 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 high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harpurhey Ponds.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Harpurhey North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Harpurhey North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.3%

Approximately 21.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Harpurhey North is £36,021 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from M9 5YL.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpurhey North near M9 5YL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 5YL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 5YL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHarpurhey PondsLargeWalking directions to Harpurhey Ponds
0.5 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.2 miHarpurhey ReservoirsLargeWalking directions to Harpurhey Reservoirs

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
2,975 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.33(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.13(+46%)
Public order
10.13(0%)
Vehicle crime
10.13(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.6(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
50.37%
Other White
57
14.21%
Pakistani
42
10.47%
African
41
10.22%
Chinese
13
3.24%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
131
39.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
38.41%
Owns outright
35
21.34%
Other social rented
30
18.29%
Owns with a mortgage
29
17.68%
Social rents from council
5
3.05%
Total households: 164

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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 5YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 5YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 20261, Beech Mount, Manchester, M9 5XSOtherLeasehold£50,000
26 Jan 20261, Beech Mount, Manchester, M9 5XSSemi-DetachedFreehold£600,000
31 Jul 202514, Beech Mount, Manchester, M9 5XSTerracedFreehold£140,000
31 Mar 202620, Baywood Street, Manchester, M9 5XJTerracedFreehold£138,000
22 Oct 20258, Baywood Street, Manchester, M9 5XJTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the M9 5YL postcode area, located within Harpurhey North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 5YL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHarpurhey Alternative Provision SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy Harpur MountAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryIrk Valley Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 5YL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 5YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsChurch Lane, Manchester, M9 4DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miIcelandWalter Street, Manchester, M9 4DLWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAsdaRochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4DJWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLidlUpper Conran Street, Manchester, M9 4DAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miBest-oneKesteven Road, Manchester, M9 5SSWalking directions to Best-one

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 5YL, 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 NorthE02001050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 006CE01005206
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2009-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 5YL

Is M9 5YL (Harpurhey North) safe?

The area around M9 5YL records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5YL?

The median sale price around M9 5YL in Harpurhey North is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 5YL?

There are 17 schools close to M9 5YL, including Harpurhey Alternative Provision School (Inadequate), Oasis Academy Harpur Mount (Good) and Irk Valley Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 5YL?

The closest station to M9 5YL is Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,139 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 5YL?

M9 5YL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 5YL (Harpurhey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 5YL 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.