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About

Fernhill & Pimhole is a residential district situated on the northern edge of Bury, characterised by its terraced housing and proximity to open countryside. The area is primarily made up of local authority-built homes from the mid-20th century, creating a settled community atmosphere. Its elevated position offers views across the Irwell Valley towards the Pennine foothills.

A notable local landmark is the Peel Tower monument on Holcombe Hill, visible from many parts of the area. The neighbourhood is bordered by the Rochdale Canal to the west, providing a green corridor for walking. Daily life centres around local shops and schools, with easy road access to both Bury town centre and the motorway network.

Area overview

On average Fernhill & Pimhole has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The median sale price in Fernhill & Pimhole is £150,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,500 and £170,000. There are 5 schools in Fernhill & Pimhole: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fernhill & Pimhole is home to around 11,350 people, with a population density of about 4,836 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fernhill & Pimhole Population
11,350
Population density
4,836 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.99(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.6(+176%)
Shoplifting
38.94(+574%)
Public order
35.33(+249%)
Other theft
21.67(+228%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,986
43.93%
Pakistani
4,156
36.62%
Other White
579
5.1%
Other Asian
292
2.57%
Other
289
2.55%
Total population: 11,350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,467
28.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,056
23.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,198
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,178
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
996
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,510
34.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,032
23.58%
Owns outright
887
20.27%
Other social rented
523
11.95%
Social rents from council
253
5.78%
Total households: 4,377

Property prices in Fernhill & Pimhole

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £170K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Fernhill & Pimhole area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£215,000£273
Semi-Detached5£205,000£244
Terraced63£150,000£177
Flats15£124,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fernhill & Pimhole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,000£116,000£78,000
2017£117,000£103,750£81,500
2018£85,500£106,500£83,500
2019£135,000£101,000£93,000
2020£130,750£131,500£97,250
2021£105,000£123,000£116,500
2022£145,000£151,500£121,000
2023£125,500£135,000£127,000
2024£114,750£169,950£133,000
2025£140,000£195,000£143,000
2026£141,500£180,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£160£94
2017£179£141£95
2018£150£151£99
2019£197£136£116
2020£194£169£119
2021£185£241£140
2022£221£190£146
2023£227£216£156
2024£195£212£158
2025£214£261£177
2026£216£227£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fernhill & Pimhole in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Fernhill & Pimhole

Is Fernhill & Pimhole safe?

Fernhill & Pimhole records about 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fernhill & Pimhole?

The median sale price in Fernhill & Pimhole is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Fernhill & Pimhole?

Fernhill & Pimhole has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Fernhill & Pimhole?

Fernhill & Pimhole scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fernhill & Pimhole sits around rank 3,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fernhill & Pimhole?

The average household income in Fernhill & Pimhole is around £37,135 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Fernhill & Pimhole

BL90JU

Castlecroft Road

BL97BW

Back Manor Street

BL96EA

New Vernon Street

BL97DB

Rochdale Road

BL96BN

Church Street

BL96AD

Badger Street

BL90BL

Market Street

BL97BA

Rochdale Road

BL99BX

Valley Mill Lane

BL96AR

Bell Lane

BL95BY

Woodfields Retail Park

BL96LS

Chesham Road

BL97EF

Wilson Street

BL95BR

Fernhill Street

BL97DN

Myrtle Gardens

BL90PD

The Rock

BL95EG

Hornby Street

BL96LT

Hilton Street

BL95AS

Canning Street

BL95AR

Vernon Street

BL95EJ

Denton Street

BL97HQ

Palace Street

BL90RH

Mason Street

BL95AQ

Moor Street

BL90JT

Parsons Lane

BL90NB

The Rock

BL96DB

Brighton Street

BL97HP

Rochdale Road

BL90RP

Cook Street

BL97BE

Bond Street

BL97HL

Fountain Street

BL90AS

Edwin Street

BL96DF

Bell Lane

BL95EQ

Louis Avenue

BL97QF

Cedar Street

BL90PB

The Rock

BL90BD

Market Parade

BL95BQ

Park Road

BL97PS

Willow Street

BL97EU

Wilson Mews

BL97HE

Alfred Street

BL90NN

Bury East

BL95BA

Hornby Street

BL90GE

Bury East

BL97DS

Rochdale Road

BL96DY

New Cateaton Street

BL97EG

James Street

BL97BT

Ash Street

BL97BL

Back Manor Street

BL97DR

Wash Lane

BL90RD

Dunster Road

BL97EB

Heywood Street

BL96BA

Bury East

BL97BB

Rochdale Road

BL90QU

The Rock

BL97LW

Barnbrook Street

BL95BB

Hornby Street

BL96BB

Bell Lane

BL97EX

Primrose Court

BL97HF

Ormrod Street

BL96DL

Bell Lane

BL97DQ

Wash Lane Terrace

BL97LF

Bury East

BL97DD

Elm Street

BL95EE

Athlone Avenue

BL97QG

Fir Street

BL96BS

Villiers Street

BL97HB

Andrew Street

BL97EZ

Primrose Court

BL90PN

Clerke Street

BL90SA

Margaret Street

BL97QE

Gladstone Street

BL97ES

Hurst Street

BL90QD

Murray Road

BL97AZ

Foundry Street

BL97PZ

Deal Street

BL97AY

Rochdale Road

BL96DN

Scholars Way

BL90LA

Castle Street

BL97AQ

Moorgate Retail Park

BL96EE

St Marks Square

BL96EB

Brookshaw Street

BL97HJ

Pimhole Road

BL95BX

Marsden Street

BL95AB

Barcroft Street

BL97DF

Rochdale Road

BL97BP

Wash Lane

BL96FT

Geoffrey Street

BL97AJ

Ormond Street

BL90RL

Hacking Street

BL90RX

East Street

BL90LD

Market Place

BL96DX

Walmersley Road

BL90NU

The Rock

BL97BX

Rochdale Road

BL97ET

Hurst Street

BL99BY

Valley Mill Lane

BL95AF

Buckley Street

BL99EQ

Alfred Street

BL97DP

Wash Lane