M9 0LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Avenue, 0.5km from Higher Blackley in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Higher Blackley ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M9 0LR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 112.5% year-on-year. 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 0LR are sourced from Output Area E00025798 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, M9 0LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, M9 0LR.
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36
£ 33,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M9 0LR 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
M9 0LR has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 112.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M9 0LR. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 106,250
1 sales · Mean £ 106,250
Terraced
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
school Local Schools
St Clare's RC Primary School
Our Lady's RC High School
North Ridge High School
Meade Hill School
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Co-op Academy Manchester
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Clearys Ltd0.5 km
- Ged's Butchers0.9 km
- Liquor Shop0.1 km
- McColls0.2 km
- One Stop Saver0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Higher Blackley Conservative Club0.8 km
- Flying Horse0.6 km
- Parkview Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Baytree Restaurant0.9 km
- Blackley indian Kitchen0.9 km
- Frankie's Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Cafe0.1 km
- Thompsons Supper Bar0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chicken Bar0.1 km
- Food Shack0.7 km
- Golden Bridge Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.1 km
- Il Gusto0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bowker Vale Metrolink2.2 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink2.4 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Plant Hill Road0.1 km
- Plant Hill Road0.1 km
- Heathbank Road0.1 km
- Heathbank Road0.1 km
- Higher Blackley Community Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M90LR · Data under Open Government Licence