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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

BL99EA

Poynton Close

BL90GE

Bury East

BL97DZ

Heywood Street

BL99BY

Valley Mill Lane

BL95BB

Hornby Street

BL96JB

Norman Street

BL96LY

Chesham Road

BL97BP

Wash Lane

BL97DB

Rochdale Road

BL99EQ

Alfred Street

BL90LY

Parsons Lane

BL96DF

Bell Lane

BL96LL

Walmersley Road

BL97BG

Croft Street

BL97BX

Rochdale Road

BL90BW

Bury East

BL96AD

Badger Street

BL90QQ

Bury East

BL90SB

Back Spring Street West

BL95BN

Back Hornby Street West

BL96HY

Huntley Mount Road

BL97HJ

Pimhole Road

BL97QB

Pine Street North

BL90QD

Murray Road

BL96AR

Bell Lane

BL97EU

Wilson Mews

BL90EQ

Murray Road

BL90RJ

Parker Street

BL95DE

Walmersley Road

BL97EJ

Alfred Street

BL90LA

Castle Street

BL90QW

Bury East

BL90RU

East Street

BL90RX

East Street

BL96BH

St Pauls Villas

BL99ED

Alfred Street

BL90BL

Market Street

BL90NH

John Street

BL96AJ

Church Street

BL97AQ

Moorgate Retail Park

BL97PL

Barrett Court

BL97AU

Yarwood Street

BL97BH

Albert Street

BL97BN

Bury East

BL97DE

Beech Street

BL97QU

Poplar Avenue

BL97BZ

Myrtle Street South

BL90QU

The Rock

BL96DN

Scholars Way

BL97AF

Moorgate

BL97RB

Parsonage Close

BL97EW

Nuttall Street

BL90LU

Chamberhall Street

BL90NU

The Rock

BL90QG

Minden Parade

BL95BA

Hornby Street

BL97HB

Andrew Street

BL96HS

Bell Lane

BL97ET

Hurst Street

BL97EX

Primrose Court

BL97EY

Pimhole Road

BL97HG

Tinline Street

BL90JQ

South Street

BL90JT

Parsons Lane

BL90NN

Bury East

BL96JA

Huntley Mount Road

BL97HF

Ormrod Street

BL97QD

Shaw Street

BL90JN

Central Street

BL97QE

Gladstone Street

BL90SA

Margaret Street

BL90NJ

Bambury Street

BL90PD

The Rock

BL97EZ

Primrose Court

BL97PZ

Deal Street

BL96BS

Villiers Street

BL90LQ

Bolton Street

BL90NP

St Johns Gardens

BL95AF

Buckley Street

BL95AR

Vernon Street

BL95ED

Marquis Avenue

BL96LU

Ruth Street

BL97DP

Wash Lane

BL97DR

Wash Lane

BL97EP

Benson Street

BL96DX

Walmersley Road

BL97AN

Back Manor Street

BL97DF

Rochdale Road

BL97QP

Rowan Drive

BL96LW

Dawson Street

BL97AG

Bambury Street

BL90PN

Clerke Street

BL95DZ

Porter Street

BL96DE

Bell Lane

BL97BW

Back Manor Street

BL97LF

Bury East

BL90JR

Tithebarn Street

BL95AT

Regent Street

BL90RS

South Cross Street

BL97PT

Shaw Street

Data Sources

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