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M9 8HS

Sandyhill Road

Higher Blackley

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Detailed insights for M9 8HS

Overview

Postcode M9 8HS is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Crumpsall North & Heaton Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £42,629 per year. The nearest station is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Blackley Vale.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
55.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.3%

Approximately 55.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £42,629 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M9 8HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Crumpsall North & Heaton Park near M9 8HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 8HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 8HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBlackley ValeMediumWalking directions to Blackley Vale
0.3 miHerristone Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Herristone Road Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
2,378.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.04(+15%)
Public order
19.24(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.19(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.19(+69%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(+10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
52.28%
African
98
24.87%
Other White
24
6.09%
Pakistani
19
4.82%
Other Black
8
2.03%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
28.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
17.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
17.97%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.9%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
34.67%
Other social rented
31
20.67%
Owns outright
27
18%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Higher Blackley

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £281K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higher Blackley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£299,000£294
Semi-Detached47£250,000£261
Terraced23£180,000£225
Flats12£118,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higher Blackley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£78,000£96,000£81,000
2017£202,500£79,500£121,000£85,950
2018£194,000£76,500£131,500£104,750
2019£196,250£84,000£135,000£109,950
2020£217,500£101,250£150,000£120,000
2021£265,000£77,500£151,100£138,000
2022£297,500£90,000£177,000£150,000
2023£307,000£102,000£205,800£166,000
2024£300,000£99,000£225,000£180,000
2025£310,000£118,500£235,000£181,000
2026£212,000£80,000£253,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£125£123£115
2017£191£128£132£106
2018£199£128£138£131
2019£198£147£163£145
2020£217£134£159£160
2021£256£140£177£175
2022£260£151£215£186
2023£285£160£232£215
2024£267£165£240£202
2025£292£184£249£239
2026£240£132£261£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higher Blackley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higher Blackley in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026206, Blackley New Road, Manchester, M9 8FQSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
15 Oct 2025200A, Blackley New Road, Manchester, M9 8FQDetachedFreehold£380,000
24 Sept 2025Apartment 10, 22, Lakeside Rise, Manchester, M9 8QEFlatsLeasehold£122,000
19 Aug 202527, Lakeside Rise, Manchester, M9 8QETerracedLeasehold£160,000
08 Jan 2026Apartment 17, 12, Lakeside Rise, Manchester, M9 8QDFlatsLeasehold£92,500

Schools

In the M9 8HS postcode area, located within Crumpsall North & Heaton Park, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 8HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableProspect House Specialist Support Primary SchoolFree schools special

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCrab Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 8HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 8HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miScotch CornerIngleton Avenue, Manchester, M8 4QTWalking directions to Scotch Corner

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

Local councillors

Martin Power

Higher Blackley - 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
WardHigher BlackleyE05011367
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crumpsall North & Heaton ParkE02001048
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 004AE01005104
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 8HS

Is M9 8HS (Crumpsall North & Heaton Park) safe?

The area around M9 8HS records about 102 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 8HS?

The median sale price around M9 8HS in Crumpsall North & Heaton Park is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 8HS?

There are 20 schools close to M9 8HS, including Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding), Crab Lane Primary School (Good) and Pike Fold Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 8HS?

The closest station to M9 8HS is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,018 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 8HS?

M9 8HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,842 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 8HS (Crumpsall North & Heaton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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