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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

BL90JL

Derby Way

BL96FW

St Marks Square

BL97ER

Hurst Street

BL97QA

Maxwell Street

BL95EJ

Denton Street

BL97AH

York Street

BL97BY

Rochdale Road

BL97EQ

Ingham Place

BL90RP

Cook Street

BL96AQ

Bright Street

BL95AZ

Eldon Street

BL97DW

Eastwood Close

BL99BX

Valley Mill Lane

BL90RE

Lord Street

BL95AN

Walmersley Road

BL96BA

Bury East

BL97EB

Heywood Street

BL97HL

Fountain Street

BL97PY

Maxwell Street

BL97QJ

Laurel Street

BL90QL

Princess Parade

BL97DQ

Wash Lane Terrace

BL90PJ

The Rock

BL97AJ

Ormond Street

BL97QF

Cedar Street

BL90RN

Spring Street

BL95BR

Fernhill Street

BL90PB

The Rock

BL96DY

New Cateaton Street

BL96GF

Blossom Walk

BL97BD

Rochdale Road

BL97EL

Oxford Street

BL90QE

Market Parade

BL90RZ

Edward Street

BL90SD

Lord Street

BL96FT

Geoffrey Street

BL97BB

Rochdale Road

BL90BZ

George Street

BL90RH

Mason Street

BL97AT

Fletcher Street

BL90QY

St Johns Gardens

BL96DU

Richard Burch Street

BL96LX

Lathom Street

BL96ND

Duckworth Street

BL90BX

The Haymarket

BL95BT

Barcroft Street

BL96DP

Walmersley Road

BL97LW

Barnbrook Street

BL95DD

School Brow

BL95EE

Athlone Avenue

BL96AB

Back Moorgate West

BL96BL

Parsonage Street

BL97EF

Wilson Street

BL90NT

The Rock

BL90PZ

The Rock

BL95AU

Raven Street

BL96BF

St Pauls Street

BL96BP

Sanderson Street

BL97BL

Back Manor Street

BL97BU

Pine Street South

BL97DS

Rochdale Road

BL95BJ

Todd Street

BL95BY

Woodfields Retail Park

BL90JX

Clerke Street

BL97HD

Andrew Street

BL90BB

George Street

BL90RT

Shepherd Street

BL95BQ

Park Road

BL96DT

Taylor Street

BL97EH

Openshaw Street

BL97HH

Kershaw Street

BL90LJ

Cooper Street

BL95EH

Rake Street

BL97PN

Audlum Court

BL90JS

Bury East

Data Sources

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