Postcode insights

M9 6RA

Victoria Avenue

Higher Blackley

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Detailed insights for M9 6RA

Overview

Postcode M9 6RA 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 very high crime levels, with around 132.9 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 Blackley is £40,847 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blackley Recreational Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
59.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.3%

Approximately 59.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from M9 6RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 6RA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
7,566.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.12(+118%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.12(+5%)
Public order
34.83(+244%)
Shoplifting
21.97(+280%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.15(+91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
39.2%
African
110
25.82%
Other White
55
12.91%
Pakistani
17
3.99%
Other
13
3.05%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
30.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
27.21%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
68
50.37%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Other social rented
12
8.89%
Owns outright
10
7.41%
Total households: 135

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 202512, Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 6QLOtherLeasehold£210,000
20 May 202532, Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 6QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
15 Dec 20257, Erskine Road, Manchester, M9 6RBTerracedFreehold£240,000
08 Oct 2025231, Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6RGOtherFreehold£105,000
07 Feb 2025194, Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the M9 6RA postcode area, located within Blackley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 6RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryE-ACT Blackley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMeade Hill SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableNorth Ridge High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 6RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 6RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEuropean Mini MarketBossall Avenue, Manchester, M9 6ERWalking directions to European Mini Market
0.1 miMagimarkManchester, M9 6AJWalking directions to Magimark
0.1 miNisaCecil Road, Manchester, M9 6RGWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miTescoVictoria Avenue East, Manchester, M9 6HWWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSparHill Lane, Manchester, M9 6RLWalking directions to Spar

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 6RA, 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 002BE01005135
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 6RA

Is M9 6RA (Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 6RA records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6RA?

The median sale price around M9 6RA 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 6RA?

There are 14 schools close to M9 6RA, including E-ACT Blackley Academy (Good), Meade Hill School (Good) and North Ridge High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 6RA?

M9 6RA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,305 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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