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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
9/10
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(+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

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Fernhill & Pimhole area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,300 up to £420,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fernhill & Pimhole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£420,000£2,642
Flats14£140,750£2,466
Semi-Detached6£200,000£2,814
Terraced56£145,000£1,897

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

BL96HY

Huntley Mount Road

BL95AT

Regent Street

BL90AP

Harvard Road

BL95BJ

Todd Street

BL97AX

Rochdale Road

BL96LY

Chesham Road

BL96AS

Wash Lane

BL97BN

Bury East

BL97BZ

Myrtle Street South

BL97EH

Openshaw Street

BL90LU

Chamberhall Street

BL97QB

Pine Street North

BL96JB

Norman Street

BL90GF

Bury East

BL96DE

Bell Lane

BL90JN

Central Street

BL97EQ

Ingham Place

BL97EA

Heywood Street

BL97PU

Deal Street

BL90LQ

Bolton Street

BL96AB

Back Moorgate West

BL90JX

Clerke Street

BL97AU

Yarwood Street

BL96LN

Hamilton Street

BL90NP

St Johns Gardens

BL96LX

Lathom Street

BL99EA

Poynton Close

BL90AH

Market Place

BL96BG

Parsonage Street

BL90BB

George Street

BL90JP

The Rock

BL90QE

Market Parade

BL95BN

Back Hornby Street West

BL90EQ

Murray Road

BL99EB

Price Street

BL97HD

Andrew Street

BL97QQ

Pine Street

BL95EN

Hornby Street

BL97BD

Rochdale Road

BL97PT

Shaw Street

BL96AQ

Bright Street

BL90NY

Bury East

BL95ED

Marquis Avenue

BL90RJ

Parker Street

BL97BH

Albert Street

BL95AX

Russell Street

BL97EN

Ingham Street

BL90JS

Bury East

BL97BY

Rochdale Road

BL90SD

Lord Street

BL97PW

St Thomas Court

BL90QQ

Bury East

BL97AG

Bambury Street

BL90QY

St Johns Gardens

BL96HQ

Moorside

BL97EP

Benson Street

BL97AR

York Street

BL90RS

South Cross Street

BL90NH

John Street

BL97QD

Shaw Street

BL96DR

Topping Street

BL96AE

Hughes Close

BL95DZ

Porter Street

BL90JL

Derby Way

BL97BF

Queen Street

BL97HH

Kershaw Street

BL96DH

Lower Chesham

BL95DE

Walmersley Road

BL96BF

St Pauls Street

BL97BU

Pine Street South

BL90LB

Castle Street

BL96DT

Taylor Street

BL96DU

Richard Burch Street

BL90RW

Spring Street

BL97AF

Moorgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.