Postcode insights

M9 6PZ

Higher Blackley

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M9 6PZ

Overview

Postcode M9 6PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackley is £40,847 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
70.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,159 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blackley has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.3%

Approximately 70.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blackley is £40,847 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from M9 6PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
5,446.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.81(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.15(+29%)
Public order
12.57(+24%)
Other theft
10.58(+60%)
Burglary
9.92(+79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
78.28%
African
18
7.38%
Irish
6
2.46%
Pakistani
5
2.05%
Other Asian
4
1.64%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
33.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19.63%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
58.7%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.77%
Owns outright
16
11.59%
Social rents from council
16
11.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.62%
Total households: 138

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202665, Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6PESemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
04 Jul 202535, Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6PEFlatsLeasehold£218,000
14 Apr 202537, Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£207,500
20 Mar 20262, Hilltop Avenue, Manchester, M9 6PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
04 Jul 202579, Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£263,000

Schools

In the M9 6PZ postcode area, located within Blackley, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 6PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCo-op Academy ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 6PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 6PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKerala Super StoreGilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to Kerala Super Store
0.3 miA-Z ConvenienceOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to A-Z Convenience
0.3 miNisa localGilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to Nisa local
0.4 miSparHill Lane, Manchester, M9 6RLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miOne StopHaverfield Road, Manchester, M9 6LPWalking directions to One Stop

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 6PZ, 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)BlackleyE02001046
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 002CE01005136
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 6PZ

Is M9 6PZ (Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 6PZ records about 87 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 6PZ?

The median sale price around M9 6PZ in 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 6PZ?

There are 17 schools close to M9 6PZ, including Pike Fold Primary School (Good), Co-op Academy Manchester (Good) and Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 6PZ?

M9 6PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,159 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 6PZ (Blackley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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