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BL9 0BB

George Street

Bury East

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Detailed insights for BL9 0BB

Overview

Postcode BL9 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Bury East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fernhill & Pimhole area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 404.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pyramid Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
404
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 404.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from BL9 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPyramid ParkMediumWalking directions to Pyramid Park
0.4 miManchester Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Manchester Road Park
0.4 miSprings Community GreenSmallWalking directions to Springs Community Green

Area Profile

Population
476
Population density
5,349.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
124.2(+2049%)
Violence and sexual offences
120.05(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
95.13(+430%)
Public order
66.06(+552%)
Other theft
65.69(+895%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
318
66.95%
British
65
13.68%
Other Asian
21
4.42%
African
19
4%
Other
17
3.58%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
120
39.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
16.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.48%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
41.6%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.6%
Other social rented
20
16%
Owns outright
16
12.8%
Other forms of private rent
13
10.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Bury East

Median price£169,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £211K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£295,000£252
Semi-Detached23£215,000£271
Terraced42£150,000£187
Flats12£143,250£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£125,000£120,000£84,500
2017£260,000£117,000£112,000£85,000
2018£280,000£117,485£118,000£85,250
2019£325,000£138,000£127,000£88,000
2020£361,500£130,750£136,000£97,750
2021£365,000£115,000£152,500£122,000
2022£285,000£148,000£156,500£120,000
2023£333,500£130,000£155,000£136,600
2024£300,000£140,000£180,000£139,000
2025£328,000£145,000£202,500£150,000
2026£263,000£141,500£220,000£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£182£128£101
2017£171£179£152£99
2018£196£170£143£101
2019£216£200£152£114
2020£255£194£185£118
2021£210£178£208£145
2022£257£221£201£146
2023£244£227£202£157
2024£285£181£220£173
2025£257£214£241£187
2026£309£213£289£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bury East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 2025Gas Appliances, Foundry Street, Bury, BL9 7AZOtherFreehold£310,000
19 Dec 202539, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RSTerracedLeasehold£140,000
17 Dec 202553, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RSTerracedLeasehold£126,000
11 Apr 202546, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RSTerracedLeasehold£135,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 25, 6, South Street, Bury, BL9 0JQFlatsLeasehold£141,500

Schools

In the BL9 0BB postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusBury CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaSpring Street, Bury, BL9 0RNWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miHeron FoodsBury, BL9 0BHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miBury Convenience StoreBack Market Street, Bury, BL9 0DAWalking directions to Bury Convenience Store
0.3 miIcelandRochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTescoBackparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LYWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL9 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ayesha Arif

Bury East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardBury EastE05014153
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fernhill & PimholeE02001026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 008EE01005024
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 0BB

Is BL9 0BB (Fernhill & Pimhole) safe?

The area around BL9 0BB records about 404 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BL9 0BB?

The median sale price around BL9 0BB in Fernhill & Pimhole is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 0BB?

There are 18 schools close to BL9 0BB, including Holy Trinity Primary School (Good), St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding) and Bury College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 0BB?

The closest station to BL9 0BB is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 325 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 0BB?

BL9 0BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 0BB (Fernhill & Pimhole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 0BB is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.