Postcode insights

M9 6SS

Rockmead Drive

Charlestown

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Detailed insights for M9 6SS

Overview

Postcode M9 6SS is located in a major urban area, within the Charlestown 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 130.6 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
63.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.8%

Approximately 63.8% 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 325 ft away from M9 6SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 6SS 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
6,514 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.18(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.39(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.37(+138%)
Public order
20.16(+99%)
Burglary
12.1(+118%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
42.53%
African
114
25.79%
Other White
26
5.88%
Pakistani
21
4.75%
Other Black
20
4.52%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
103
31.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
21.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
76
53.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.06%
Owns outright
16
11.35%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.35%
Other social rented
14
9.93%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Charlestown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £256K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£298,750£280
Semi-Detached61£230,000£264
Terraced24£197,500£229
Flats10£107,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlestown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,498£77,000£122,000£111,500
2017£207,498£71,500£128,995£135,000
2018£237,995£75,750£140,000£122,250
2019£227,500£73,000£147,300£126,000
2020£240,000£86,000£155,000£140,000
2021£265,000£89,998£175,000£167,000
2022£262,500£101,800£199,400£173,500
2023£330,000£95,000£211,000£175,000
2024£326,000£109,000£205,000£200,000
2025£347,000£105,750£220,000£200,000
2026£230,000£106,000£242,500£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£150£133£122
2017£196£117£147£166
2018£220£127£155£155
2019£195£127£159£156
2020£228£135£177£168
2021£232£156£201£179
2022£264£169£222£216
2023£284£161£257£190
2024£299£188£234£217
2025£304£185£252£225
2026£237£159£271£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlestown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 6SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202573, Haverfield Road, Manchester, M9 6LPTerracedFreehold£160,000
31 Jul 202525, Haverfield Road, Manchester, M9 6LPTerracedFreehold£150,000
17 Apr 202577, Haverfield Road, Manchester, M9 6LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
23 May 20256, Kerr Street, Manchester, M9 6PJDetachedFreehold£305,000
30 Oct 202573, Polefield Road, Manchester, M9 7ENSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 6SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryCo-op Academy ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 6SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Anthony Evans

Charlestown - 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
WardCharlestownE05011355
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackleyE02001046
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 002DE01005138
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 6SS

Is M9 6SS (Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 6SS records about 131 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 6SS?

The median sale price around M9 6SS in Blackley is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 6SS?

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

How deprived is the area around M9 6SS?

M9 6SS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 6SS is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (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.