Postcode M9 8WB 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, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £38,309 per year. The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 31.8% 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 129 ft away from M9 8WB.
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley near M9 8WB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £299,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £250,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 23 | £180,000 | £225 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,500 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 8WB.
In the M9 8WB postcode area, located within Boothroyden & Higher Blackley, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 8WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 0LR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8WB, 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
The area around M9 8WB records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around M9 8WB in Boothroyden & Higher Blackley is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M9 8WB, including Crab Lane Primary School (Good), Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding) and Co-op Academy Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M9 8WB is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,397 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M9 8WB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 8WB is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Power (Reform UK).
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.