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M9 8BB

Cambridge Road

Harpurhey

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Overview

Postcode M9 8BB is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Harpurhey North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harpurhey North is £36,021 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Harpurhey Ponds.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Harpurhey North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,160 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Harpurhey North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Harpurhey North is £36,021 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from M9 8BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpurhey North near M9 8BB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 8BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHarpurhey PondsLargeWalking directions to Harpurhey Ponds

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
10,802.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.33(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.13(+46%)
Public order
10.13(0%)
Vehicle crime
10.13(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.6(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
52.94%
African
78
24.15%
Other White
18
5.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
3.72%
Irish
9
2.79%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
40.3%
Owns outright
35
26.12%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.39%
Other social rented
7
5.22%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Harpurhey

Median price£194,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £245K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £340,099.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpurhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£294,000£298
Semi-Detached21£241,000£278
Terraced30£183,500£193
Flats14£120,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpurhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,995£91,800£129,000£75,000
2017£169,995£105,000£139,995£80,500
2018£179,995£85,500£124,000£87,000
2019£175,000£85,500£124,000£100,600
2020£205,000£84,000£145,000£92,500
2021£217,500£87,500£147,000£128,500
2022£279,750£99,950£202,000£141,800
2023£240,000£118,500£163,000£150,000
2024£271,000£111,250£200,000£155,000
2025£294,000£119,500£210,000£166,500
2026£235,362£120,000£253,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£137£142£87
2017£165£174£148£101
2018£175£141£149£106
2019£186£142£145£113
2020£198£146£177£111
2021£225£147£195£148
2022£282£161£211£162
2023£256£198£225£169
2024£269£198£235£175
2025£274£189£236£185
2026£255£203£285£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpurhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20262, Cumberland Road, Manchester, M9 8BHTerracedLeasehold£220,500
03 Nov 202520, Sidney Road, Manchester, M9 8ATTerracedFreehold£182,000
31 Oct 202586, Sidney Road, Manchester, M9 8ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£70,000
24 Jun 202627, Wilson Road, Manchester, M9 8BQTerracedFreehold£122,000
18 May 20269, Wilson Road, Manchester, M9 8BQTerracedFreehold£153,000

Schools

In the M9 8BB postcode area, located within Harpurhey North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 8BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOasis Academy Harpur MountAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M9 8BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 8BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandWalter Street, Manchester, M9 4DLWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miFarmfoodsChurch Lane, Manchester, M9 4DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miKerala Super StoreOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to Kerala Super Store
0.4 miA-Z ConvenienceOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to A-Z Convenience
0.4 miAsdaRochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4DJWalking directions to Asda

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 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Godfrey

Harpurhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardHarpurheyE05011366
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harpurhey NorthE02001050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 006CE01005206
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 8BB

Is M9 8BB (Harpurhey North) safe?

The area around M9 8BB records about 94 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 8BB?

The median sale price around M9 8BB in Harpurhey is £194,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 8BB?

There are 15 schools close to M9 8BB, including Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Harpur Mount (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M9 8BB?

M9 8BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,160 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 8BB (Harpurhey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 8BB is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).