Postcode insights

M9 8LX

Chapel Lane

Higher Blackley

Interactive map showing M9 8LX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M9 8LX

Overview

Postcode M9 8LX is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackley area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackley is £40,847 per year. The nearest station is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Blackley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Blackley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 8LX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 8LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
1,893.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Robbery
0.71(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
70.9%
Pakistani
50
15.48%
African
13
4.02%
Other White
8
2.48%
Other Black
5
1.55%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
20.58%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
33.82%
Owns with a mortgage
45
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
24.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.41%
Social rents from council
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20255, Bowfell Grove, Manchester, M9 8WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
24 Feb 202621, Chapelhill Drive, Manchester, M9 8FJTerracedLeasehold£220,000
03 Oct 202559, Chapelhill Drive, Manchester, M9 8FJTerracedLeasehold£110,000
30 Jan 20268, French Barn Lane, Manchester, M9 6PBTerracedLeasehold£180,000
02 May 202541, French Barn Lane, Manchester, M9 6PBDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCo-op Academy ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 8LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 8LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa localGilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to Nisa local
0.3 miA-Z ConvenienceOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to A-Z Convenience
0.3 miKerala Super StoreGilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to Kerala Super Store

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 8LX, 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)BlackleyE02001046
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 002FE01034107
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 8LX

Is M9 8LX (Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 8LX records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8LX?

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

What schools are near M9 8LX?

There are 13 schools close to M9 8LX, including Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding), Co-op Academy Manchester (Good) and Pike Fold Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 8LX?

The closest station to M9 8LX is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,514 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 8LX?

M9 8LX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,578 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.