Postcode M9 6GL 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 Moston, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blackley Recreational Ground.
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.
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.1% 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.
The average income per household in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from M9 6GL.
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley near M9 6GL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blackley Recreational Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blackley Recreational Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £299,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £250,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 23 | £180,000 | £225 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,500 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6GL.
In the M9 6GL postcode area, located within Boothroyden & Higher Blackley, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 6GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 0LR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Magimark | Manchester, M9 6AJ | Walking directions to Magimark |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Cecil Road, Manchester, M9 6RG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6RL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | European Mini Market | Bossall Avenue, Manchester, M9 6ER | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
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 6GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Power
Higher Blackley - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M9 6GL 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.
The median sale price around M9 6GL in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M9 6GL, including North Ridge High School (Outstanding), Our Lady's RC High School (Good) and E-ACT Blackley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M9 6GL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 6GL is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Power (Reform UK).
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.