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M9 7GP

Common Alder Way

Charlestown

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Overview

Postcode M9 7GP 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 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Boggart Hole Clough.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,402 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% 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

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M9 7GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 7GP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 7GP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoggart Hole CloughLargeWalking directions to Boggart Hole Clough

Area Profile

Population
152
Population density
4,189.9 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
85
56.29%
African
20
13.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
5.3%
Chinese
6
3.97%
Other White
6
3.97%
Total population: 151

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
67.92%
Level 3 (A level)
11
10.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
8.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
7.55%
No qualifications
6
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 106

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
69.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
14.29%
Owns outright
6
10.71%
Social rents from council
1
1.79%
Other social rented
1
1.79%
Total households: 56

Property prices in Charlestown

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £260K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Detached7£320,000£275
Semi-Detached59£230,000£266
Terraced20£192,500£226
Flats7£106,000£190

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£343,500£105,750£218,500£200,000
2026£230,000£106,000£232,500£160,000
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£251£225
2026£237£159£278£207
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 7GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 7GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202610, Common Alder Way, Manchester, M9 7GPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£318,000
15 May 20259, Common Alder Way, Manchester, M9 7GPDetachedFreehold£347,000
09 Sept 202546, Sycamore Road, Manchester, M9 7GNDetachedLeasehold£340,000
21 Aug 202516, Silver Birch Road, Manchester, M9 7GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
10 Oct 202519, Goat Willow Road, Manchester, M9 7GQTerracedLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the M9 7GP postcode area, located within Blackley, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 7GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt John Bosco RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryCrosslee Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M9 7GP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 7GP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopHaverfield Road, Manchester, M9 6LPWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 7GP, 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 Introduced2015-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 7GP

Is M9 7GP (Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 7GP 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 7GP?

The median sale price around M9 7GP in Charlestown is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 7GP?

There are 19 schools close to M9 7GP, including St John Bosco RC Primary School (Requires improvement), Crosslee Community Primary School and Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 7GP?

M9 7GP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 7GP (Blackley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 7GP is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (Reform UK).