Postcode insights

M9 8QJ

Old Market Street

Harpurhey

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Detailed insights for M9 8QJ

Overview

Postcode M9 8QJ 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.9%
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

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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 8QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackley near M9 8QJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 8QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 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
464
Population density
3,200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Robbery
0.71(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
41.72%
African
69
14.84%
Other White
48
10.32%
Other Asian
23
4.95%
Pakistani
22
4.73%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
44.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.24%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.65%
No qualifications
38
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
44.39%
Owns with a mortgage
81
39.51%
Owns outright
20
9.76%
Shared ownership
5
2.44%
Other social rented
4
1.95%
Total households: 205

Property prices in Harpurhey

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £240K

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.

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-Detached25£235,000£276
Terraced29£182,000£191
Flats12£122,000£197

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£215,000£166,500
2026£163,000£249,750£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£232£185
2026£246£281£204
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2026Flat 7, 1, Millers Brow Walk, Manchester, M9 8RAFlatsLeasehold£111,000
14 Feb 20252, Millers Brow Walk, Manchester, M9 8RASemi-DetachedLeasehold£231,000
27 Oct 20253, Hexagon Close, Manchester, M9 8RNDetachedLeasehold£340,000
04 Sept 202528, Hexagon Close, Manchester, M9 8RNTerracedFreehold£261,000
17 Jul 202520, Hexagon Close, Manchester, M9 8RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the M9 8QJ postcode area, located within Blackley, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 8QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryPike Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableProspect House Specialist Support Primary SchoolFree schools special

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 8QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 8QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa localGilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to Nisa local
0.1 miA-Z ConvenienceOld Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to A-Z Convenience
0.1 miKerala Super StoreGilman Close, Manchester, M9 8DGWalking directions to Kerala Super Store
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 8QJ, 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 002FE01034107
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2012-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 8QJ

Is M9 8QJ (Blackley) safe?

The area around M9 8QJ 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 8QJ?

The median sale price around M9 8QJ in Blackley is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M9 8QJ?

There are 18 schools close to M9 8QJ, including Pike Fold Primary School (Good), Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding) and Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 8QJ?

The closest station to M9 8QJ is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,281 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M9 8QJ?

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

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

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.