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M9 8NU

Brakenlea Drive

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M9 8NU

Overview

Postcode M9 8NU 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 Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 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
1.8%
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 4,804 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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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 8NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 8NU 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 8NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
10,720.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
28.49%
Pakistani
71
19.83%
African
53
14.8%
Other White
52
14.53%
Chinese
27
7.54%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
40.49%
No qualifications
38
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.96%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
58.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
32.14%
Owns outright
9
8.04%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Other social rented
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

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 8NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202511, Maplewood Close, Manchester, M9 8NWDetachedFreehold£235,000
13 Mar 202632, Aspenwood Drive, Manchester, M9 8NPTerracedFreehold£210,500
17 Feb 202615, Oakshaw Close, Manchester, M9 8NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
06 Feb 202627, Oakshaw Close, Manchester, M9 8NTOtherFreehold£210,000
28 Nov 202523, Oakshaw Close, Manchester, M9 8NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000

Schools

In the M9 8NU postcode area, located within Blackley, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 8NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryIrk Valley Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M9 8NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 8NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miA-Z ConvenienceOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to A-Z Convenience
0.2 miKerala Super StoreOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to Kerala Super Store
0.2 miNisa localOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DXWalking directions to Nisa local

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 8NU, 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 Introduced2003-02-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 8NU

What is the average house price near M9 8NU?

The median sale price around M9 8NU 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 8NU?

There are 16 schools close to M9 8NU, including Pike Fold Primary School (Good), Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Irk Valley Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 8NU?

The closest station to M9 8NU is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,399 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 8NU?

M9 8NU 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 8NU (Blackley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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