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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. Approximately 23.0% 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. There are 6 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 4,836.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23%
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(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.6(+166%)
Shoplifting
38.94(+582%)
Public order
35.33(+250%)
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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Fernhill & Pimhole area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fernhill & Pimhole 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 Fernhill & Pimhole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£220,000
Flats16£138,000
Semi-Detached6£200,000
Terraced51£145,000

10 years median price trend in Fernhill & Pimhole

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole.

All postcodes in Fernhill & Pimhole

BL96DL

Bell Lane

BL90RG

Hacking Street

BL90RW

Spring Street

BL96LP

St Annes Street

BL90AS

Edwin Street

BL97BT

Ash Street

BL97HP

Rochdale Road

BL90BD

Market Parade

BL95EN

Hornby Street

BL90RD

Dunster Road

BL95AB

Barcroft Street

BL90FU

Harvard Road

BL97QH

Myrtle Street North

BL90NE

The Rock

BL90JP

The Rock

BL90JY

Parson's Lane

BL96LN

Hamilton Street

BL96LR

Hanson Street

BL95BG

Fernhill Street

BL95BX

Marsden Street

BL95EW

Brunswick Street

BL96BB

Bell Lane

BL96DR

Topping Street

BL97BS

Holly Street

BL96LJ

Porritt Street

BL96BR

Potter Street

BL97DH

Wash Lane

BL97DY

Heywood Street

BL90JU

Castlecroft Road

BL95AL

Birch Street

BL97HQ

Palace Street

BL96BJ

Wash Lane

BL96DH

Lower Chesham

BL97DA

Deal Street

BL90QF

Cross Street

BL95AQ

Moor Street

BL95EG

Hornby Street

BL96AE

Hughes Close

BL96AS

Wash Lane

BL96EB

Brookshaw Street

BL97HE

Alfred Street

BL96HQ

Moorside

BL96HT

Bell Lane

BL97EA

Heywood Street

BL90LB

Castle Street

BL95DA

Back Walmersley Road West

BL96BG

Parsonage Street

BL97DN

Myrtle Gardens

BL95BS

Fernhill Street

BL90GD

Bury East

BL90RL

Hacking Street

BL95AW

Cateaton Street

BL96BN

Church Street

BL96BZ

Percy Street

BL97BF

Queen Street

BL97EN

Ingham Street

BL95AX

Russell Street

BL95BE

Every Street

BL97AR

York Street

BL97BE

Bond Street

BL90AP

Harvard Road

BL90ES

Magdalene Road

BL90NY

Bury East

BL95AS

Canning Street

BL97DJ

Wash Lane

BL97PU

Deal Street

BL90FX

The Rock

BL90LD

Market Place

BL95AY

Walmersley Road

BL95BL

Fern Street

BL95EQ

Louis Avenue

BL97AZ

Foundry Street

BL97BA

Rochdale Road

BL90GF

Bury East

BL95BP

Fern Street

BL96EE

St Marks Square

BL97DD

Elm Street

BL97PW

St Thomas Court

BL99EB

Price Street

BL90AH

Market Place

BL90NB

The Rock

BL90ND

The Rock

BL95AE

Walmersley Road

BL96BE

St Pauls Street

BL96DB

Brighton Street

BL96DG

Bell Lane

BL96LS

Chesham Road

BL97AY

Rochdale Road

BL97QG

Fir Street

BL96AY

Brick Street

BL97EG

James Street

BL97ES

Hurst Street

BL95EF

Hornby Street

BL96EA

New Vernon Street

BL96LT

Hilton Street

BL97QQ

Pine Street

BL90AD

Crompton Street

BL96DA

Pearson Street

BL97AX

Rochdale Road

BL97PS

Willow Street

Data Sources

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