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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 £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,000 and £170,000. There are 5 schools in Fernhill & Pimhole: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £124K – £170K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Fernhill & Pimhole area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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-Detached6£205,000£261
Terraced61£150,000£180
Flats15£124,000£221

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£144,000
2026£131,250£192,500£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£215£262£183
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.