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M9 8DS

Middleton Old Road

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M9 8DS

Overview

Postcode M9 8DS is located in a major urban area, within the Harpurhey 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. The average income per household in Blackley is £40,847 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,804 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Blackley has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from M9 8DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 8DS 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
3,326.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
60.12%
African
48
14.29%
Pakistani
22
6.55%
Other White
20
5.95%
Irish
13
3.87%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
34.63%
No qualifications
48
18.68%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
30.46%
Owns with a mortgage
44
29.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
28.48%
Social rents from council
6
3.97%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.97%
Total households: 151

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 8DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202616, Elder Mount Road, Manchester, M9 8BTTerracedLeasehold£190,000
09 May 20256, Elder Mount Road, Manchester, M9 8BTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£119,000
21 May 202615, Polefield Road, Manchester, M9 6FNDetachedLeasehold£157,500
19 Dec 202537, Polefield Road, Manchester, M9 6FNOtherFreehold£875
01 Dec 202535, Polefield Road, Manchester, M9 6FNTerracedLeasehold£245,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryCo-op Academy ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M9 8DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 8DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKerala Super StoreOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to Kerala Super Store
0.2 miA-Z ConvenienceOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to A-Z Convenience
0.2 miNisa localOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to Nisa local
0.5 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 8DS, 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)BlackleyE02001046
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 002GE01034108
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 8DS

What is the average house price near M9 8DS?

The median sale price around M9 8DS 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 8DS?

There are 16 schools close to M9 8DS, 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 8DS?

M9 8DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 8DS (Blackley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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