Postcode insights

M9 6BH

Nutbank Lane

Higher Blackley

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Detailed insights for M9 6BH

Overview

Postcode M9 6BH 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 134.8 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 Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blackley Recreational Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
60.5%
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 514 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.5%

Approximately 60.5% 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 276 ft away from M9 6BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Boothroyden & Higher Blackley near M9 6BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 6BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlackley Recreational GroundSmallWalking directions to Blackley Recreational Ground

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
1,739.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.1(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.39(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.25(+192%)
Public order
18.53(+83%)
Shoplifting
8.23(+42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
47.61%
African
101
23.01%
Other White
33
7.52%
Other Black
16
3.64%
Pakistani
15
3.42%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
29.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
23.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
16.11%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
36.42%
Other social rented
39
24.07%
Owns with a mortgage
28
17.28%
Owns outright
22
13.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.79%
Total households: 162

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2026300, Manchester New Road, Manchester, M24 1JRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£435,000
20 Mar 20252, Parkside, Manchester, M24 1NLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
07 Nov 2025287, Manchester New Road, Manchester, M24 1NRDetachedFreehold£562,000
22 Aug 2025261, Manchester New Road, Manchester, M24 1LBDetachedLeasehold£525,000
29 Sept 202537, Moss Lane, Manchester, M24 1WYDetachedLeasehold£457,000

Schools

In the M9 6BH postcode area, located within Boothroyden & Higher Blackley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 6BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableMeade Hill SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryE-ACT Blackley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNorth Ridge High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 6BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 6BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoVictoria Avenue East, Manchester, M9 6HWWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMagimarkManchester, M9 6AJWalking directions to Magimark
0.4 miEuropean Mini MarketBossall Avenue, Manchester, M9 6ERWalking directions to European Mini Market
0.4 miNisaCecil Road, Manchester, M9 6RGWalking directions to Nisa

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 6BH, 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 001BE01005099
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 6BH

Is M9 6BH (Boothroyden & Higher Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 6BH records about 135 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 6BH?

The median sale price around M9 6BH 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 6BH?

There are 16 schools close to M9 6BH, including Meade Hill School (Good), E-ACT Blackley Academy (Good) and North Ridge High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 6BH?

M9 6BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 6BH (Boothroyden & Higher Blackley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 6BH 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.