M9 0NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathbank Road, 0.4km 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 0NB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 0NB are sourced from Output Area E00025809 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHBANK ROAD, M9 0NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHBANK ROAD, M9 0NB.
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£ 33,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M9 0NB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M9 0NB has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M9 0NB. The average age is 33.6. 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
£ 105,000
3 sales · Mean £ 146,666
school Local Schools
St Clare's RC Primary School
North Ridge High School
Our Lady's RC High School
Co-op Academy Manchester
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Meade Hill School
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Clearys Ltd0.4 km
- Ged's Butchers0.9 km
- Liquor Shop0.1 km
- McColls0.3 km
- One Stop Saver0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Higher Blackley Conservative Club0.8 km
- Flying Horse0.5 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 Shack0.8 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 Metrolink2.1 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink2.3 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Plant Hill Road0.1 km
- Heathbank Road0.1 km
- Heathbank Road0.1 km
- Higher Blackley Community Centre0.2 km
- Plant Hill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M90NB · Data under Open Government Licence