About Blackley

Blackley is a residential area located in the northern part of Greater Manchester, within the county of England. It lies just north of the city centre of Manchester and is part of the M9 postcode area. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of older Victorian properties and more modern developments. Blackley has a range of local amenities including shops, schools, and community centres, serving the needs of its residents. The area is well connected by public transport, with Blackley railway station providing regular services to Manchester city centre and other nearby towns. It is also close to the M60 motorway, offering convenient access to other parts of the region. The local community is active, with several parks and green spaces providing recreational opportunities.

School Ratings in Blackley

There are 405 schools in and around Blackley. North Ridge High School and Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackley

The average property price is £148K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £122K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackley

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackley

Blackley falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackley

Broadband speeds in Blackley are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,382 sales

Average Price £148K
£650 — £4M
Detached £248K 299
Semi £165K 1,388
Terraced £122K 2,085
Flat £92K 464

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

218 Primary
46 Secondary
141 Other
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.4 miles Moston Lane Community Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Harpurhey Sure Start Children's Centre 0.5 miles Moston Fields Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Camberwell Park Specialist Support School 0.6 miles Lily Lane Primary School Primary 0.7 miles St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Charlestown Community Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Charlestown Sure Start Children's Centre 0.7 miles Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Primary Good 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackley IMD 2025

Blackley falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
5/10
16,986 Children (0-15) 26%
40,078 Working Age 61%
10,742 Older (60+) 16%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 61.5% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 39.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blackley 1 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Blackley records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Moston Train Station 1.4 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 2.4 miles
Salford Central Train Station 3.3 miles
Ardwick Train Station 3.3 miles
Deansgate Train Station 3.7 miles
Salford Crescent Train Station 3.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Charlestown 0.6 miles Harpurhey 0.6 miles Moston 0.9 miles Crumpsall 1.2 miles Alkrington Garden Village 1.4 miles Collyhurst 1.4 miles Middleton Junction 1.8 miles Newton Heath 1.8 miles Higher Blackley 1.8 miles Cheetham Hill 1.8 miles New Moston 1.9 miles Miles Platting 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Manchester
Ward Higher Blackley
Constituency Blackley and Broughton
Parish Manchester, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M9 30 shown View all streets

Acre Top Road 1 Ada Street 3 Addingham Close 3 Ainsbrook Avenue 1 Alconbury Walk 5 Aldermaston Grove 1 Alderside Road 4 Aldersley Avenue 1 Alfred Street 4 Alison Kelly Close 2 Allan Roberts Close 1 Alnwick Road 1 Alworth Road 1 Amesbury Road 5 Amos Street 2 Andrew Road 2 Ardcombe Avenue 1 Armadale Avenue 1 Ash Street 1 Ashdown Avenue 2 Ashdown Grove 1 Ashdown Terrace 1 Ashley Lane 4 Aspenwood Drive 1 Atcham Grove 1 Audrey Street 1 Augustine Webster Close 1 Bank House Road 2 Bankwood Drive 1 Bantry Drive 1

Postcodes in M9 50 shown View all postcodes

M9 0FN M9 0GA M9 0GB M9 0GD M9 0GE M9 0GG M9 0GH M9 0GJ M9 0GL M9 0GN M9 0GP M9 0GQ M9 0GR M9 0GS M9 0GT M9 0GU M9 0GW M9 0GX M9 0GY M9 0LQ M9 0LR M9 0NA M9 0NB M9 0ND M9 0NE M9 0NF M9 0NG M9 0NH M9 0NJ M9 0NL M9 0NN M9 0NP M9 0NQ M9 0NR M9 0NS M9 0NT M9 0NU M9 0NW M9 0NX M9 0NY M9 0NZ M9 0PA M9 0PB M9 0PD M9 0PE M9 0PF M9 0PG M9 0PH M9 0PL M9 0PN