8,679 people · median £182,000 · Manchester
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Sold price trend +54.8%
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Higher Blackley is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 8,679. The median house price is £182,000, with 154 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 54.8% over five years.
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Terraced homes (median £172,500) and semi-detached properties (median £225,000) dominate the market. The area is among the most deprived in England, with about 5% of neighbourhoods nationally more deprived. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 14.8 annual mean and PM2.5 at 7.4. Flood risk is minimal. Broadband connectivity is strong: 99.4% have superfast speeds and 89.4% have gigabit-capable access. Residents have a median age of 37.0, and 38.9% of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood contains one conservation area (Crab Lane, Higher Blackley) and five listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,312.04 for 2026/27 under Manchester City Council.
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