M9 0NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0NQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 0NQ are sourced from Output Area E00025805 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M9 0NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M9 0NQ.
193
48
£ 33,700 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M9 0NQ 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
With 75% social renting, M9 0NQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0NQ. The average age is 47.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
school Local Schools
St Clare's RC Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
Co-op Academy Manchester
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Our Lady's RC High School
North Ridge High School
Meade Hill School
E-ACT Blackley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Parkview Pub0.5 km
- The Wilton Arms Hotel1.0 km
- Flying Horse0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- McNally's Kitchen0.7 km
- Rest Hub T/A GBK Eds Diner Slim Chickens Harry Ramsden Caffe Carluccio0.7 km
- The Cafe0.4 km
- Thompsons Supper Bar0.4 km
- Grill Tiger0.9 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Clearys Ltd0.1 km
- Liquor Shop0.4 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Go Local0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chicken Bar0.4 km
- Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.4 km
- Victoria Avenue Takeaway0.7 km
- Yee Hing0.4 km
- Spice World0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- GMC Supplies Ltd V-Lodge1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bowker Vale Metrolink1.8 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink2.1 km
- Heaton Park Metrolink2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tweedle Hill Road0.1 km
- Acre Top Road0.1 km
- Munn Road0.1 km
- Acre Top Road0.1 km
- Munn Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M90NQ · Data under Open Government Licence