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Fairfield & Jericho

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About

Fairfield & Jericho is a residential district located to the north of Bury town centre, centred around the main Fairfield Road. The area is characterised by terraced housing, local convenience shops, and community facilities such as primary schools and places of worship. It sits near open green spaces, including the playing fields of the local high school, providing a practical environment for families.

The area is defined by its proximity to the substantial Jericho industrial estate, which houses a range of manufacturing and distribution businesses. This close relationship with local industry has historically shaped the neighbourhood. The Roch Valley Way footpath runs nearby, offering accessible routes for walking and cycling along the river towards Radcliffe.

Area overview

On average Fairfield & Jericho has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year. There are 6 schools in Fairfield & Jericho: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fairfield & Jericho is home to around 8,152 people, with a population density of about 1,894.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairfield & Jericho Population
8,152
Population density
1,894.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.2(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.83(+55%)
Public order
24.78(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.16(+102%)
Other theft
14.72(+123%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,922
72.64%
Pakistani
496
6.08%
African
403
4.94%
Other White
253
3.1%
Other Asian
200
2.45%
Total population: 8,152

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,640
26.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,347
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
15.36%
Level 3 (A level)
930
14.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
813
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,276

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
990
28.91%
Owns outright
801
23.39%
Owns with a mortgage
792
23.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
12.2%
Other social rented
310
9.05%
Total households: 3,425

Property prices in Fairfield & Jericho

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Fairfield & Jericho area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield & Jericho in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield & Jericho over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£338,000
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached16£205,000
Terraced28£151,500

10 years median price trend in Fairfield & Jericho

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield & Jericho.

All postcodes in Fairfield & Jericho

BL97SD

Bury East

BL96EJ

Longfield

BL96NA

Chesham Road

BL96SS

Chesham Road

BL97NS

Topping Fold Road

BL96HA

Chesham Road

BL97NY

Bridge Hall Lane

BL97SW

Rectory Hill

BL96EQ

Haslam Street

BL96JP

Ferngrove

BL97NJ

Renshaw Drive

BL97RR

Lea Mount Drive

BL97SN

Bury East

BL97LU

Rochdale Old Road

BL97LX

Alder Avenue

BL96JX

Ferngrove

BL97LH

Huntley Street

BL97QL

Teak Street

BL96JU

Chaffinch Drive

BL96JZ

Chesham Fold Road

BL97NN

Gorse Bank

BL97QW

Chestnut Avenue

BL97RH

Fourth Avenue

BL97NF

Hewart Drive

BL97PX

Maple Avenue

BL97RX

Rochdale Old Road

BL97TQ

New Hall Road

BL96JL

Ferngrove

BL96UQ

Woodgate Avenue

BL97NH

Woodroyd Drive

BL97NQ

Topping Fold Road

BL96AT

Chesham Road

BL96HR

Chesham Fold Road

BL96JH

Plover Drive

BL96LD

Mossfield Close

BL97QT

Hazel Avenue

BL97TA

Rectory Lane

BL96FX

Huntley Court

BL96JT

Goldfinch Drive

BL97NZ

Timberhurst

BL97QX

Spruce Avenue

BL96LE

Chesham Fold Road

BL97RF

Foster Court

BL96BY

Massey Street

BL96JW

Ferngrove

BL97SE

Broad Oak Lane

BL97SF

Martin Street

BL96EX

Hudcar Lane

BL97LT

Woodgate Hill Road

BL97LZ

Walnut Avenue

BL97PE

Bridgefield Drive

BL96JG

Kingfisher Drive

BL96UG

Woodgate Hill Road

BL96EY

Portland Street

BL97RN

Castle Hill Road

BL97ST

Broad Oak Terrace

BL97TB

Rochdale Old Road

BL97TF

Rochdale Old Road

BL97TP

Smethurst Hall Road

BL97NT

Gorse Pit

BL96ED

Canon Street

BL96JF

Kingfisher Drive

BL96JY

Ferngrove

BL97LP

Rochdale Old Road

BL97PR

Bridge Hall Fold

BL96LA

Linnet Drive

BL97LQ

Rochdale Old Road

BL96EP

Chesham Road

BL97RS

Woodgate Hill Road

BL96EG

Hudcar Lane

BL97RQ

Rochdale Old Road

BL97TJ

Holden Avenue

BL96ES

Beech Grove Close

BL97SA

Rochdale Old Road

BL96ET

Bedford Street

BL96UJ

Castle Hill Road

BL97DL

Deal Street

BL96EU

Chester Street

BL96JE

Kestrel Drive

BL96HH

Bridge Street

BL97RG

Rochdale Old Road

BL97RP

Sixth Avenue

BL97SJ

Fairfield Drive

BL96LG

Griffin Close

BL97PF

Braemar Drive

BL96EN

Oram Street

BL96HJ

Porritt Street

BL97LY

Almond Avenue

BL97QR

Walnut Avenue

BL97RJ

Third Avenue

BL97SL

Fairfield Drive

BL96GB

Back Chesham Road South

BL96GD

Greenbrook Street

BL97NP

Bridge Hall Drive

BL96BX

Chesham Crescent

BL97AW

Greengate Close

BL97RL

Second Avenue

BL97NL

Broad Oak Lane

BL97PA

Bridge Hall Lane

BL97QZ

Willow Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.