Postcode BL9 0LQ 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pyramid Park.
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.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 404.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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.
The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from BL9 0LQ.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 0LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pyramid Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pyramid Park |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehead Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Whitehead Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Garden | Small | Walking directions to St John's Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £295,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £215,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 12 | £143,250 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 0LQ.
In the BL9 0LQ postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 0LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bury Convenience Store | Back Market Street, Bury, BL9 0DA | Walking directions to Bury Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Bury, BL9 0BH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Backparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Peel Way, Bury, BL9 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL9 0LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ayesha Arif
Bury East - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 0LQ 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.
The median sale price around BL9 0LQ in Fernhill & Pimhole is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BL9 0LQ, including Bury Grammar Schools, St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding) and Holy Trinity Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL9 0LQ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 336 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 0LQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 0LQ is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).
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.