M9 0GN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alconbury Walk, 0.7km 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 0GN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 2.6% 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 0GN are sourced from Output Area E00025826 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALCONBURY WALK, M9 0GN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCONBURY WALK, M9 0GN.
294
36
£ 33,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M9 0GN 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 0GN has a significant social housing presence — 63% 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 down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M9 0GN. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
4 sales · Mean £ 171,000
school Local Schools
St Clare's RC Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
North Ridge High School
Our Lady's RC High School
Co-op Academy Manchester
Meade Hill School
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Argos0.4 km
- KP Hill Service Station0.4 km
- Clearys Ltd0.5 km
- Liquor Shop0.6 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gardeners Arms0.9 km
- The Wilton Arms Hotel0.7 km
- Flying Horse0.5 km
- Carters Arms0.9 km
- Parkview Pub0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- subway0.6 km
- Frenchy's0.4 km
- Fortuna0.9 km
- Eileens0.9 km
- Pizza Season0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- GMC Supplies Ltd V-Lodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Smash Friez0.7 km
- McNally's Kitchen0.6 km
- Rest Hub T/A GBK Eds Diner Slim Chickens Harry Ramsden Caffe Carluccio0.4 km
- The Cafe0.6 km
- Thompsons Supper Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bowker Vale Metrolink1.9 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink2.3 km
- Heaton Park Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Finningley Road0.1 km
- Finningley Road0.1 km
- Finningley Road0.1 km
- Torcross Road0.1 km
- Finningley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M90GN · Data under Open Government Licence