Postcode M9 8GW 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 Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harpurhey Ponds.
Harpurhey North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Harpurhey North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% 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.
The average income per household in Harpurhey North is £36,021 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M9 8GW.
Harpurhey North near M9 8GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harpurhey Ponds | Large | Walking directions to Harpurhey Ponds |
| 0.5 mi | Harpurhey Reservoirs | Large | Walking directions to Harpurhey Reservoirs |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Harpurhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £294,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £235,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 29 | £182,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 12 | £122,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £215,000 | £166,500 |
| 2026 | — | £163,000 | £249,750 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £232 | £185 |
| 2026 | — | £246 | £281 | £204 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8GW.
In the M9 8GW postcode area, located within Harpurhey North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 8GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Walter Street, Manchester, M9 4DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa local | Gilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa local |
| 0.4 mi | A-Z Convenience | Old Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DG | Walking directions to A-Z Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Kerala Super Store | Gilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DG | Walking directions to Kerala Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Church Lane, Manchester, M9 4DH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 8GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Godfrey
Harpurhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M9 8GW 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.
The median sale price around M9 8GW in Harpurhey North is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M9 8GW, including Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Irk Valley Community School (Good) and Oasis Academy Harpur Mount (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M9 8GW is Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,273 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M9 8GW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,822 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 8GW is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Godfrey (Labour Party).
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.