M9 0GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westway, 1.0km from Higher Blackley in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Higher Blackley ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
For families considering a move, M9 0GA represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M9 0GA are sourced from Output Area E00025828 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWAY, M9 0GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWAY, M9 0GA.
301
40
£ 33,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M9 0GA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 40, M9 0GA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £150k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M9 0GA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
M9 0GA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clare's RC Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
Bowker Vale Primary School
North Ridge High School
Our Lady's RC High School
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Co-op Academy Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos0.1 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- Go Local0.4 km
- One Stop Saver0.9 km
- A-Z Mini Mart0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Wilton Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Parkview Pub0.1 km
- Flying Horse0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- subway0.4 km
- Frenchy's0.4 km
- Spice World0.9 km
- Thompsons Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Chicken Bar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Smash Friez0.8 km
- McNally's Kitchen0.4 km
- The Cafe0.9 km
- Thompsons Supper Bar0.9 km
- Heaton Park Beefeater0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- GMC Supplies Ltd V-Lodge0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bowker Vale Metrolink1.7 km
- Heaton Park Metrolink2.3 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Parksway0.1 km
- Parksway0.1 km
- Parksway0.1 km
- Finningley Road0.1 km
- Finningley Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M90GA · Data under Open Government Licence