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.
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.
Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Blackley is £40,847 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from M9 6RA.
Blackley near M9 6RA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6RA.
In the M9 6RA postcode area, located within Blackley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 6RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | European Mini Market | Bossall Avenue, Manchester, M9 6ER | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Magimark | Manchester, M9 6AJ | Walking directions to Magimark |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Cecil Road, Manchester, M9 6RG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Victoria Avenue East, Manchester, M9 6HW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Hill Lane, Manchester, M9 6RL | Walking directions to Spar |
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 6RA, 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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.