Postcode sector · M9 4

Is Harpurhey a good place to live?

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In Harpurhey (M9 4), homes sell for around £167,479 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Harpurhey M9 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harpurhey M9 4 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (19 of 4,021) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: mean £20,624, median £19,000 (122 sales)1996: mean £17,838, median £14,950 (153 sales)1997: mean £16,757, median £13,950 (155 sales)1998: mean £24,204, median £18,025 (186 sales)1999: mean £23,184, median £17,725 (234 sales)2000: mean £21,741, median £16,683 (268 sales)2001: mean £26,693, median £20,000 (275 sales)2002: mean £22,940, median £16,000 (351 sales)2003: mean £28,499, median £22,500 (478 sales)2004: mean £35,590, median £29,973 (632 sales)2005: mean £53,897, median £42,000 (473 sales)2006: mean £71,144, median £64,000 (433 sales)2007: mean £78,156, median £74,000 (281 sales)2008: mean £83,542, median £77,000 (111 sales)2009: mean £66,114, median £60,000 (68 sales)2010: mean £63,861, median £60,000 (62 sales)2011: mean £62,777, median £61,500 (66 sales)2012: mean £60,167, median £57,250 (62 sales)2013: mean £66,170, median £57,250 (64 sales)2014: mean £62,586, median £58,000 (105 sales)2015: mean £83,315, median £68,000 (131 sales)2016: mean £114,671, median £75,000 (183 sales)2017: mean £98,296, median £83,000 (186 sales)2018: mean £97,952, median £90,000 (144 sales)2019: mean £101,504, median £82,000 (148 sales)2020: mean £112,095, median £95,000 (121 sales)2021: mean £118,978, median £110,000 (147 sales)2022: mean £146,281, median £133,500 (156 sales)2023: mean £147,490, median £136,250 (116 sales)2024: mean £167,479, median £140,000 (127 sales)2025: mean £157,870, median £155,000 (104 sales)2026: mean £183,625, median £171,500 (24 sales)1995: mean £20,624, median £19,000 (122 sales)1996: mean £17,838, median £14,950 (153 sales)1997: mean £16,757, median £13,950 (155 sales)1998: mean £24,204, median £18,025 (186 sales)1999: mean £23,184, median £17,725 (234 sales)2000: mean £21,741, median £16,683 (268 sales)2001: mean £26,693, median £20,000 (275 sales)2002: mean £22,940, median £16,000 (351 sales)2003: mean £28,499, median £22,500 (478 sales)2004: mean £35,590, median £29,973 (632 sales)2005: mean £53,897, median £42,000 (473 sales)2006: mean £71,144, median £64,000 (433 sales)2007: mean £78,156, median £74,000 (281 sales)2008: mean £83,542, median £77,000 (111 sales)2009: mean £66,114, median £60,000 (68 sales)2010: mean £63,861, median £60,000 (62 sales)2011: mean £62,777, median £61,500 (66 sales)2012: mean £60,167, median £57,250 (62 sales)2013: mean £66,170, median £57,250 (64 sales)2014: mean £62,586, median £58,000 (105 sales)2015: mean £83,315, median £68,000 (131 sales)2016: mean £114,671, median £75,000 (183 sales)2017: mean £98,296, median £83,000 (186 sales)2018: mean £97,952, median £90,000 (144 sales)2019: mean £101,504, median £82,000 (148 sales)2020: mean £112,095, median £95,000 (121 sales)2021: mean £118,978, median £110,000 (147 sales)2022: mean £146,281, median £133,500 (156 sales)2023: mean £147,490, median £136,250 (116 sales)2024: mean £167,479, median £140,000 (127 sales)2025: mean £157,870, median £155,000 (104 sales)2026: mean £183,625, median £171,500 (24 sales) MeanMedian £183,625 £13,950 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in M9 4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
33
One-person households
30%
Households with children
42%
Households
6,817

Owned 37% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 32%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M9 4.

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Harpurhey M9 4: frequently asked questions

Is Harpurhey M9 4 a good place to live?

In Harpurhey (M9 4), homes sell for around £167,479 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Harpurhey M9 4?

Homes in Harpurhey M9 4 sell for around £167,479 on average, based on 127 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Harpurhey M9 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harpurhey M9 4 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (19 of 4,021) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Harpurhey M9 4?

There are 2 schools in Harpurhey M9 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Harpurhey M9 4 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Harpurhey M9 4, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Harpurhey M9 4 a deprived area?

Harpurhey M9 4 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).