Postcode M9 8HX is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Boothroyden & Higher Blackley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year. The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Blackley Vale.
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from M9 8HX.
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley near M9 8HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackley Vale | Medium | Walking directions to Blackley Vale |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £219,600 in Higher Blackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £181,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £115,000 |
| Detached | 15 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Higher Blackley
In the M9 8HX postcode area, located within Boothroyden & Higher Blackley, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 8HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Power
Higher Blackley - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.