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Higher Blackley

North Manchester's greenest corner — Boggart Hole Clough and beyond

5.7

Overall

SuburbanGreenQuiet
Best for: FamiliesBest for: Space Seekers

Higher Blackley is about as suburban as Manchester gets. Surrounded by green space including Boggart Hole Clough and Heaton Park on its border, it feels more like a small town than part of a major city. Property is affordable, space is generous, and there's a genuine village feel.

📍 Boggart Hole Clough📍 Near Heaton Park📍 Plant Hill Park

Neighbourhood Scores

🛡️ Safety10.0/10

Based on Police UK crime data

💰 Affordability10.0/10

Relative to Manchester average prices

🚇 Transport1.0/10

Metrolink + bus connectivity

🏪 Amenities1.0/10

Shops, restaurants, gyms, schools

🤝 Community3.0/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£700

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£179k

Median sale price

£2,238

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

1 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

drugs1

Who Lives Here

35

Median age

35%

Under 30

15,600

Population

18%

Diverse community

Getting Around

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Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Higher Blackley

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops, transport and more — all within walking distance. Click on any point for details.

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